Drop Shot Fishing for PERCH -TAFishing Show

www.totallyawes... Mike Pullen from TAFishing shows you how he does drop shotting for Perch! As well as tips on drop shot fishing, Mike gives you tips on the best lures to use for drop shot fishing, how to retrieve the lures and tips on finding Perch swims. He fishes a small river and he even manages to land his PB Perch! If you enjoyed the video, feel free to subscribe for more awesome Perch fishing videos.
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[@simoncromwellagar4777]

Just before lockdown, I caught my first pike on local canal using a 9ft feeder rod using a small light green lure. Pike was around 4 - 5 lbs.

[@hezekiahskyler9105]

instablaster.

[@vindivergilio3482]

Nice fish, Mike. I am from Connecticut in the U.S. and now live in upstate New York (U.S.A.) and have never seen Perch as big as your PBer in either place. And where we live now, the fishing is considered "world class"! Ours bigger than average I would say...1/2 the size of your PBer if even. I recently started trying drop shotting for any species and it has drastically improved my catches to a point it's all I do now. Recently, I've started adding a 14" leader on my hook. Yeah, it increases snags and tangles a bit, but man, especially in 'tighter' snaggy type water, it's increased the size of the fish too. Good luck in future sessions and we'll see you in the next one.

[@arrangroats9729]

I'm a massive fan of your channel been supporting it since 1 k and now your a 80 k love all your lure fishing please do more of the dropshot diaries love them

[@nathangasson8438]

The best drop shotting video for Perch I have watched so far, awesome tips. The last 5 seconds of the video showing the noise the weight makes is very interesting. Thanks for such a good video!

[@charliecheeze1]

that is a great (no, AWESOME!) video and I have watched it a few times now having just started coarse fishing in the UK. Haven't yet tried drop shoting but it looks like the way I will want to go from float fishing next. really inspiring channel so glad I've found it.

[@seanlecky3672]

19:57, proof that you and your dad are both awesome people! Thanks for the tips, techniques and motivation!!

[@mrbtboydify]

Great vid and well done on your new pb perch mate. I'm a drop shot addict now and even hung up all my other tackle as I was an alrounder, but only have interest in drop shotting. I'm well addicted and proud of my new addiction lol

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Barry, it's so addictive!

[@jimmycburfield5997]

My son’s friend has proven the existence of Perch in the upper streams of the river Wampool. My younger son and I are going to use this method to explore and learn.

[@jonahmordhaim2705]

I accidently ordered drop shot kits and i'm glad i did you helped a lot i know now what dropshotting is

[@lewandlo]

You would love fishing here in Canada. We have swims like that and catch not only perch but Bluegill , large mouth bass , Crappie( my fave),pike ,catfish and others.And its all free to fish .No pay as you fish. The spring is the best for Crappie , when they come in to spawn and they are so good too eat. Great video thanks. Cheers from Canada.

[@clockworkaccordion]

How did Mike grow so much beard between the intro and Day 1. ;) Great video, as always, guys. Love it.

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

Excellent 2 pounder a real beauty. If your having trouble with line twist instead of tiring your leader direct to your Main line use a small barrel swivel to join them this eliminates the line twist. I use this technique a lot for largemouth and small mouth bass. Nice bonus pike love it.

[@edgoodman9660]

6:10 you said they don't get spooked, he's right ive had perch following a hooked one before now, its great fun!

[@bobrobert4173]

and prob the most down to earth fishing vids..love em..

[@TheLaze87]

This must be the most Awsome fishing show i seen on youtube, like the way your videos is set up talking and fishing Learned alot from this. Thumbs up and keep doin more ;-)

[@vom1966]

Great video! Thanks for making it. It was really well structured and set out and has given me the urge to hit the river this winter.

[@MrChrismdd]

Another great informative video that shows real results. Definitely going to give this method a go very soon. Keep up the fantastic work. Chris.

[@shaunthompson3238]

always love watching these vids ... funny thing is over here we catch them and bin them as they are a pest same as carp lol

[@petaks01]

Nice location and finally a video that is not some crazy Bass feast.

[@Simon_jack85]

Great tips. I'm new to fishing and just bought my 1st drop shot gear can't wait

[@darrendynamite]

great video! love catching perch, doesnt matter the size. the very fiurst firsh i caught with my dad was a tiny perch. also just ordered myself your shark fishing dvd for christmas... can't wait :D keep the great videos coming!

[@brianmoore7910]

Your welcome mike got my self drop shot kit and perch power bait kit Shakespeare gx2 6f really good advice mike great video thank you

[@TAFishing]

+Brian Moore Awesome I hope you get some fish on it!

[@rentedguccimink1948]

Nice channel, subscribed. You're so enthused about fishing it made me happy. Brings back good memories of catching perch in Lake Michigan.

[@TAFishing]

+Eric Williams Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the videos :) - Mike

[@willp5002]

Great video. loved the perch and the bonus pike. Well done with that PB.

[@burianstefan5697]

What a fine specimen, congrats for your pb and thanks for all the tips and the great videos guys. Keep them coming :)

[@matthewz1236]

Hi ta fishing I just wanted to say thank you as by watching your videos I have been inspired by you to start fishing and I love it my first fish was a perch so thanks a lot

[@TAFishing]

Hi, I am glad you have been enjoying the videos and thanks for taking the time to give good feedback. Keep fishing! - Mike

[@matthewz1236]

Thanks (Mike) for giving your reply to me I am really great full and I will carry on fishing. Also I might be doing some fishing videos on KZbin thanks - Elliott

[@ryanwilke8374]

thank to your tips I caught my pb perch and my fist pike it was 6lb second time drop shotting

[@ashthefisherman8965]

Hi guys. Yet another great and helpful video. Just starting this drop shotting thing/lrf. Going to try for flatties/mini fish in the harbour this Sunday.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, good luck! - Mike

[@adorablegreen1]

totally awesome video mate! please make some more DS videos, its awesome to watch you fish these beatiful waters!

[@TAFishing]

adorablegreen1 Will do, check out our dropshot diaries series. Episode 1 is already out, Episode 2 will be coming out in the next few weeks

[@PhillipSiddiq]

Do you guys eat the perch you catch? They are excellent table fare! BTW, you drop shot knot tying video is one on the BEST I have seen. The BBB reason is, when you are tying the knot, you can really see how you are doing it. Using your black sweatshirt as the background... Excellent! 🐟

[@blonded1783]

Where can I get some of these awesome lures?

[@harryknox-waller8023]

You should consider going to dam flask for pike and perch fishing this winter

[@pinkunwizard]

I'm another drop shot addict and was wondering how long it would be before you got nailed by a pike, they take a lot of play trying to land on those light rods (I use the Rockfish ul 0.5-7g)but great sport. Thanks for another great watch.

[@TAFishing]

I have landed 3 Pike on the drop shot so far. Have had no problems landing them as I have found that the lure hooks them just in the corner of the mouth as they snap at it. If I were targeting Pike however, I would use a wire trace.

[@leighclaxton6603]

Brilliant vid cheers

[@davidgathergood7839]

caught the same perch 27 times ....what a awesome fish ....te he

[@mitchellsaddler6344]

Thanks for the tips caught my pb perch of 3 and a half lbs

[@Rochdale74]

that was a beautiful perch mate no denying, well done

[@pisgah45732]

great fish in anyones book! great watching -

[@StevenSeabass]

Hey Mike. Another great video!! Which website do you get your FishAction lures from? Or do you get them from a local shop. Thanks and can't wait for the next video.

[@coopw101]

That was an awesome vid Mike great cam work to. Gota love the drop shot. I've caught pike perch rainbow browns walleye goldeye burbot. It flat out works try 4 inch shinners pike here like it. Thanks for the vid guys.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Hard to do cam work when you're on your own. Glad the old man was there to film the PB though!

[@thepurpletortoise5794]

Great vid - you and your dad are great presenters

[@URCHINF1961]

After watching your great vid just bought a Fox Rage Drop Shot kit, intend to get out on the water a.s.a.p. wish me luck!!

[@TAFishing]

Good luck!

[@HasanAyash]

Thanks for the tips, amazing tips

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Excellent stuff

[@brianmoore7910]

The best perch video 10/10

[@TAFishing]

Thanks for the kind feedback Brian - Mike

[@ethanwong3404]

Great video TA, have you guys ever tried fly fishing for perch? They work well quite well on streamers

[@mattatherton1323]

@TAFishing you guys are almost the most subscribed channel on youtube! just behind flukemaster. hes just over 1,000 subscribers higher.

[@rowanbrooks2897]

hey mike i love how u tech us stuff x

[@Zeanpea]

I'm 12 and I live on a boat on the canal,I love all types of fishing E.G,carp,pike,feeder,float and want to start dropshoting for perch any tips for the canal.Also great vidio,I enjoyed it lots.😃

[@PilzE.]

Just bought myself a shiny new Daiwa Ninja 7' 8" 1 - 10g rod with a Ninja 3000 C-DH reel, got it yesterday. I bought it for ultra light lure duties, never even heard of drop shotting! Went to the weed infested, snaggy, low on water River Avon in Rugby at first light this morning. Did give it a go, but struggled even finding a viable swim. Blanked, was somewhat deflated. Come home, get back on KZbin and discover a thing called drop shot fishing. Not the first time I've heard the term, the guy who sold me the rod gave me the option of a 0 - g or the 1 - 10g version, I chose the latter for its strength, but he mentioned it being a drop shot version. Some further research shows the extra length of the 1 - 10g is because it is a drop shot rod. BUZZING! Guess whose out at sparrows fart tomorrow morning, drop shotting his way into all the gaps in the weed and snags! Great series this, of course I bloody subscribed, what do you take me for?

[@Kenno00]

Great video fellas. Mike you looked like a kid at Christmas when you had your pb!

[@TAFishing]

I know I was shaking!!!

[@matthewcope12]

Where do you get your gloves they look really nice

[@adamthacker522]

great video pal keep it up

[@davidharvey5672]

Thanks for the video. Not my thing but, watching this skill set it's interesting to consider what might be transferable to other skill sets. It's not the done thing to move bait from where it lands in beach fishing until you reel in. Why not? With all that distance between you and the bait. Cheers guys.

[@TAFishing]

True, but flounder and other flat fish species are known to take bait that has been lightly 'jigged' Black bream do it too

[@FishingMadDad]

Great vid Mike any good tips I'm still failing at dropshotting but I won't give up though ha

[@TAFishing]

vary your retrieve, sometimes just leave the lure on the spot and just jig the line slack, it can entice a bite

[@tracie012079]

Great vid.

[@PaulRadwell]

I wish I could handle small perch that confidently. I usually poop myself around that dorsel fin lol

[@clintonbithell297]

You both r totally awsome

[@MattiaMastroianni]

Where is that free stretch?? And great video loved the action.

[@coopa4253]

Also try and do a couple more perch master classes my son watches you and wants to know how to perch fish this is because I don't know where to start.

[@peteredwards1528]

Is drop shotting always done a fairly close quarters like this to eliminate any possible slack in the line? I'm guessing you have to keep the line taut to ensure that the lure sits off the bottom and doesn't just drop to the bottom as it would if there was slack in the line.

[@TAFishing]

Generally yes, but you can catch fish at distance, you just don't have as much tension on the line, it is great for vertical fishing

[@palmer3977]

that perch must be a good 2.2 fantastic PB, well done mike

[@TAFishing]

Thanks!

[@oDOOZ3Ro]

Where abouts did you buy the net? I've been using one of my oversized match spoons but it doesn't fold, your looks like an easier life traveling between swims!? Top video btw, love perch fishing!

[@TAFishing]

It's a trout net, not sure where I bought it from but most of the trout nets fold up like that

[@biblebib4142]

gotta try this

[@whizzkidd4243]

nice perch there mike and some great tips for drop shotting. 18:09 suitcase ?

[@1231enjoiskater]

nice vid mate

[@Sira1973]

Mike what a cracking Perch mate well done. Never seen one so massive bet you are please to hell with it.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, yeh over the moon with it!

[@davebull6007]

hi top vid have you ever had pike take a drop shot and cut the line i was thinking of useing trace wier with drop shot wiil this work

[@TAFishing]

I haven't myself as I don't dropshot much ,but I don't think the rig will work the same with wire trace.Unless someone out there knows of a new fine wire line ?(Graeme)

[@mrbrutus300]

congrats on a pb perch, can I ask where is this (im in Basingstoke )

[@KevRoulson]

Great video m8

[@desmondsimons6664]

Hi, great video which is very well made ! I live in France and I really love fishing the perch , just like you do ! Your lure "attractor Shad DS 3" seems really effective. Do you know any website where I can order it to France ? Thanks !

[@johncady8]

great stuff

[@crazyirishhacker571]

Great video where's the other boy I like it when ur both out fishing

[@Enpassantful]

Is there any need for the weight on the end of the line, it looks like you could fish the lure without the weight in a small river like that.

[@reecerigg1]

Graet vid mike:):):):):):)

[@OriginalMudSlinger]

T . A well done love the show :)

[@jeroenevers1364]

This is a great vid..... 👍

[@mikeyfelley]

another great video lads although I would have liked to see you drop shotting down harbour walls, structures hopefully targeting wrasse, scorpion fish, gobies & the like. also mike I do think your line was a bit heavy, l know you were perhaps going to catch pike I'm pretty sure the lighter line would be ok as you were never going to catch a monster under they conditions, having said all that congratulations on a marvellous perch,

[@TAFishing]

Hi Michael, I used to dropshot with 6lb braid and 4lb fluorocarbon. Landed plenty of Perch, even a 3lb Pike. But once I got snagged I started loosing lures and then it starts to get expensive. I'd rather spend the money on some decent strong braid and line so that I can land fish AND get my lures back. I landed that 4lb Pike confidently on the gear I was using, also the strong line didn't affect any of my Perch fishing as you could see by the numbers I was catching. I will definitely be trying this Sea fishing! Although I think it will be much more effective in the summer months. Thanks for the feedback. Mike

[@mikeyfelley]

Thanks for getting back to me Mike, I also fish with 6lb & 4lb leader, I'm using duel at the minute & your right its not cheap, but does the extra strength not take away the bite detection? then again mike im confusing myself because you are drop shotting & not LRF & I guess you can drop shot at any weight really, You are bang on mike I lose a lot of gear but hey its all in a good days fishing lol

[@TAFishing]

Michael Smart Not at all, you still get very good bite indication. As long as you stay tight to the line you will most likely feel a bite, even if you are on standard mono.

[@mikeyfelley]

Thanks Mike I will defo put some stronger braid on a second spool, Keep up the good work

[@davidallen7540]

We used to use a BB or swan shot.

[@georgeashby9955]

Well that’s a beauty 👏😆👍👍👍💙

[@shanegee3022]

Nice video where did you buy your lure from

[@chakstandsup]

When you say you're using fluorocarbon, do you mean only for the leaders or the whole spool? Thanks!

[@TAFishing]

Hi Jacob, just for the leader, I use about 20 inches of fluorocarbon. Mike

[@Craiggy83]

TAFishing, what are your favorite perch lures? Looking to try some over here in Connecticut (US). Also, what colors/sizes?

[@TAFishing]

Great question, got a vid coming on that in a few weeks! - Mike

[@frankosterberg4966]

How did you buy the attractor shad DS I went on the website and couldn't find out how to!! ??

[@jointgib]

Is this still the best lure in your opinion?

[@jeroenevers1364]

Nice tips...

[@mrcrabz9997]

I find that if you have enough space then use a small mepps

[@sgtpavlov]

nice fishing

[@keberiokst7]

Nice video :) what hooks and jigs would you recomend for 7-21g(lure weight)rod?thanks

[@ivaylodimitrov4592]

Hello,nice video.Can you please tell me if this method works for chub?

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, I have never caught a chub on the method but I know of a few people that have so I guess it does work!

[@mikemike87650]

Nice video

[@MrRorfac3]

Where can you get these fish action lures? there's no shop or link to shops on their site.

[@pav5094]

Where was this? I have been trying to find good perch swims around my area but I can't find any.

[@frankosterberg4966]

Where did you but the attractor shad I can't find them !!! ???

[@Caintuckee64]

*Hey Mike, were you keeping any for dinner? or did you just go for the sport?*

[@Djbreakinprotocol]

We dont eat perch in Englnd.

[@ctykckcktyvc7558]

We don't ever kill freshwater fish in the uk

[@shanemaguire7874]

Are perch good eating?

[@FishingMadDad]

Thanks for advice Mike very appreciated....👍👍👍👍

[@reddeaddaily62]

Great video (y)

[@lynxy3146]

What river are You fishing on plus do you sell TAF apparel.

[@TAFishing]

+Lynxy Can't say the river I am afraid but yes you can get TAF apparel, link in the video description

[@jakekillingsworth3302]

+TAFishing love your vids

[@samclayden3987]

I caught a 3lb 2oz perch on Saturday on maggot feeder with worms on the hooks

[@samclayden3987]

And that was a good 2lb 4oz

[@TAFishing]

Nice one!

[@samclayden3987]

TAFishing thanks! Good luck with this years dropshotting!