This Is My Favorite Drop Shot Tip Ever! It’s So Good!

This is a must watch drop shot tip that will make you a better drop shot angler!
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for seven MLF Championships and won over a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@masfishing1]

That's a GREAT tip/hack!! Thank you! Especially for us bank anglers.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺I use the Owner snagless snap swivel or the Gamakatsu duo lock snap. They can handle numerous “changes” before they weaken to the point of failure. The material is treated with something that keeps its color fairly stealthy and the patented snagless design does actually help some with the grass accumulation. Tyler Rivet wins the big “O” using live scope.🥴

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing! And i must say watching Tyler fish the Big O with livescope took a lot of the fun out of watching an OKeechobee event for me...

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

@@MattStefanFishing 🍺I totally agree. 🥱Boring/weird to watch as well but congratulations to the young man.👏.

[@wackyrig]

The shape on that clip is so you can pull your line up into it snug and not even have to tie a knot. Then if you want to adjust the length pull the line down and move it and pull it back up. Doesn't help with twist and the weight usually stays put but will slide off if you tug hard enough on a snag and you only lose the weight not your whole rig.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep i understand that but prefer not to use them in that manner. Stick with what works for you

[@collinmc90]

excellent stuff. Just getting into Bass fishing and struggling to get anything. Funny enough I caught a smally today with a gold kastmaster when I had given up on the senko rig and decided to target trout lol.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!!

[@cerebraltackle]

Your thumbnail made me nostalgic...I got addicted to the drop Shot using an open pour worm, nose hooked. Caught a 3.5lb Spot the first time I dropped it in. That'll get you hooked!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@melissamessmer6544]

I caught a 8 lber on a dropshot with a nose hooked green pumpkin zoom centipede

[@cerebraltackle]

@@melissamessmer6544 that's a nice fish. Shakey head is my "go-to" finesse tactic...my best on it being an 8+. My overall personal best is an 11 3/4 on a good ol jig. Old school.

[@melissamessmer6544]

@@cerebraltackle shakey head is my favorite presentation shakey heads catch bass 24/7 I usually drop shot post cold front and in the winter here in Missouri

[@cerebraltackle]

@@melissamessmer6544 I couldn't agree more! They say Shakey Heads don't catch big fish, but they're on crack! Lol

[@mitchellcohan9809]

Definitely need a dropshot rod build!

[@MattStefanFishing]

good idea!

[@douglasspickler4925]

You probably already know this but the winner of the Elite tournament at the big O won using a Berkley Stunna jerkbait and using FFS. Tyler Rivet found these bass up the Kissimmee river. Something completely different from the rest of the field. The marvel of tournament fishing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@davidwilliam320]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯 Love this one! You turned me to quick snaps for crank and jerkbait, that has ended up making me change baits more frequently on the water and catching more fish. Thanks!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@johnstrain240]

Excellent tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesh7469]

My favorite way is to tie a small loop knot at the bottom of the tag and create a hitch by sliding it through the weight eye and around the weight like a palomar

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@billtharp9140]

Great tip! Can’t believe I haven’t heard of this before. 👊

[@collinmc90]

great idea! thank you.

[@lawrencewilhelm3031]

I do the same thing. It’s harder to lose my sinker, but I usually get the rest of my rig back.

[@smokinfasts1973]

I use the crimp but tie a knot in the line to keep the weight from coming off. Then I can change weights without tying. I like the clip idea too, but I can tie multiple knots at different lengths to make that adjustment as well.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@alanaho4915]

Oh wow what great tips! I'm going to implement them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved it thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Marvld1]

Also with the snap you can hook to your hook keeper on your rod ..less of a mess with a drop shot

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@stoneysdead689]

Great idea- thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@mikeantes9597]

Both great tips thank you Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@bmwstan1]

Great tip Matt. Just purchased a rod dedicated for dropshotting.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@stefe6347]

Hey Iowa Pond Boy, what was the od you dedicated to drop shot, and why did you choose that specific model or brand?would like to buy once with confidence. Thanks for the answer if you do see this!

[@mikeeller557]

Nice one Matt, Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@Eturnal1111]

Thanks Matt nice tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@pensnut08]

GREAT TIP!!!! Thank you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@shawnriebe4547]

Good tip. It also makes it easier to take the weight off and clip your snap on the hook holder with no weight clanking around. I also use my daughters hair ties when I leave the weight, but no weight is cleaner.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great tip!

[@denniskiblerbassguy]

Great tip thanks for sharing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@thomaselsenpeter2942]

Also what style of speed snap do you use? It would be cool if there was a link or a pic of what you're using. Can't see in these videos with it being so small. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Decoy egg snap

[@frankelasavage2717]

Thanks, Matt! This is a great tip!! Never thought of that!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@brianlee9074]

That's a good tip Matt. A little snap at the end of the line to change out drop shot weights. Nice. ✌🏻😎🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@CrappieJunction]

Love this one!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like it!

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

I like using different Barnum during that details

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watchign!

[@richardsousa2625]

Wow this is genius. I can never find the right solution to drop shot weights. I’ve def lost weights fighting fish, and casting. And this solves and additional problem which is your tag line always bounces around the rod handle during transport! Amazing Matt 10 outta 10

[@stoneysdead689]

I use the Cal Coast bait bags that secure to your rod- you can just coil your drop shot rig up and stick it into the bag- nothing is flopping around now, not even a clip. They're made for securing your lure so that no hooks are exposed- but they work great for drop shot rigs to. The biggest bag even holds an A rig if you compress the arms.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@demboyzfishin1389]

Great tip. I am definitely gonna start doing this!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it!

[@tcliveaction4803]

Thanks Matt! Great tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@clintperry799]

You pro's have so much knowledge, thanks .

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@erniesanders3724]

Killer Tip. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@robertcook8187]

Very good information and tips thanks and good fishing 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@danham3344]

Feeling a bit foolish as I was raised a mountain stream trout fisherman and have used these clips for 20 years making it easier to switch out colors of spinners or from rooster tails to panther martins or mepps very quickly. Can’t believe I didn’t think of using it on the drop shot weight! Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@DominusEstOK]

Fantastic tips here Matt. Love the use of the snaps or clips to alter the weight. This changes how I fish this rig. Great stuff.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CircleCitySlicker]

LOVE IT!, Excellent tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

glad to help!

[@erichildreth7562]

This is awesome!! Thanks for this great tip!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@tommyhighhook3689]

Great tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eddieboswell6068]

Great tip, my plans are to do more drop shot rigs this year and this will surely help!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@tomperry7345]

Excellent tip, this will definitely be a game changer!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Good stuff matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@michaelmallery7751]

Surgeon loop end of kine and cow hitch the weight to line. Free and easy.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@LowBrowFishing]

I was actually out using a drop shot today and you post this video. I hardly ever use a drop shot. Crazy!

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@sheepdad556]

Great tips. Both the clip and the line pinch thing are gonna help tremendously

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Surfer-727]

Drop shotting in the weeds I believe is very underrated. Thanks for thinking about us bank anglers !

[@MattStefanFishing]

You got it!

[@craigstevens9734]

That's good stuff . Spring is in the air down here in GA. Big time .Appreciate all the tips and stuff.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@stephanelavoie2258]

Didn’t saw that one coming 😮, really nice tips !

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! 👍

[@fernandosantiago8451]

Great tip! I can't tell you how many times I've had to re tie my drop shots! Thank you Sir!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@meef1610]

Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

anytime!

[@HeavenlySnipez]

This has always been an issue for me on the gen clear lake near me I love. This is a GAME CHANGER. Thank you Matt, you're literally the best

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! good luck!

[@johncastro3649]

Great Tip! Will certainly start us this as a co-angler.!!!!! Thanks for all the tips and great content. Love your on the water tournament videos.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@johnrayner5599]

Wow, Such a simple thought and one I have never done… until now!!! This is an awesome tip and will be doing this from now on, great job on this one Matt!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@questor_xl]

One of those 🤦Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks!👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@robertchadwick2925]

Very efficient. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normanwiggins1320]

Nice little tip will put that to use now I know how to change weights quickly on my drop shot

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@melissamessmer6544]

Great tip last week here in Missouri the water temperature was 40 degrees with bluebird skies I dropshoted a small Berkeley gilley with great success

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds great!

[@richardblake4777]

Thanks Matt, I've been using the speed clips forever for changing crankbaits. Your method of using them makes you much more efficient. Great tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@remcovanvliet3018]

I just tie a little figure 8 knot in the very tip of my line, and use the pincher attachment as designed/ intended. This allows me to change my weight out just as quick as you, and the little knot in the end of the line prevents the weight from sliding all the way off. That way, I can still adjust the length of line between the sinker and the hook, allowing me to switch in an instant between fishing a few inches off the bottom up to about 2 ft off the bottom. Just as the designer of the dropshot weight intended. THAT is what that little pincher is for.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@rvfishingyet]

Great tip, I will just try cheap snap-swivels to save loosing a nice snap.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@mikegardiner3934]

snap clips! great tip matt for DS!! They worked terrific for cranks, why not dropshot. thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@SimplyFishing]

Most excellent.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Awesome tip on using a speed clip!!!👊Makes sense and a faster way to change for sure!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Great tip Matt…gonna get those switched out before I hit the water again.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@haroldrogers6566]

Good tip Matt. Especially since I fish a river system. 👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

The biggest thing I have about the dropshot is the weights. I prefer the stick style weights that have a open round eye and do two overhand knots. It shakes off good if it snaps. But using a snap is genius. I bet the Norman’s speed clip would work really well in this scenario.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep! give them a try!

[@jeremyguenther6209]

I like how you opened the eye up on there! Dont know why I never thought of that ! I use a loop knot at the end so I can change weight sizes quickly I use a small swivel from my main line to leader to prevent line twist

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@bassman6211]

I've gone to just using a double bobber stop to secure my hook at certain depths for drop shotting. The light wire hooks don't give me any issues as long as I'm reeling into them to set. (Pretty sure i saw something like this on your channel before) this idea with a snap puts the icing on the cake for the ultimate easy adjust, user friendly, dropshot rig.

[@stoneysdead689]

I'd be afraid the line would slip through the hook when I set it and not get a good bite in the fish- ever had that happen?

[@bassman6211]

@Stoney's Dead I've missed a few snap setting when surprised, not the best way to set a dropshot no matter how you rig it. If you learn to reel into em it's a non issue in my experience especially with the floating hook setup Oh and I ALWAYS use dropshot weights that tie on. Hope that answers your question

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@pogoshad990]

From the first day I ever tried and drop shot, right or wrong, I always have tied numerous overhand knots in my tag line. This allows for quick depth changes with no retiring and better securing of the weight.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@bassngal3314]

Thx for the tip! It will be helpful not only in bass fishing but saltwater too

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@gregchilders7643]

I like the quick connect clips to attach my weights. I pre tie my dropshot rigs using swivel ,hook and clip then put in 2×3 Poly bags.cause here in NJ pickerel are fond of dropshots too .makes putting on a new rig easy.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@favirefunnyfarm1043]

You missed the bass casting weight…kinda tear drop shaped and would clip on easy with the speed clip…which is the best for all types of cover.🐟🎣🚀🔥

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@CumminsMichael]

I put figure 8 knots at 6” increments on my 24” dropshot line. They act as a “jam” and eliminate need to cut and retie AND can adjust how deep you’re fishing quickly.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@fishaholic122]

Matt thanks for taking care of my order u must b one busy man

[@MattStefanFishing]

not getting much sleep haha

[@Johnnygunz916]

Could you do a video on a Carolina Crank setup?

[@MattStefanFishing]

good suggestion!

[@dormie9]

Always bringing the juice 🥤

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha thanks!

[@davidscales8614]

Matt, here's another trick. I'd almost bet you pour your own weights a lot of times. I do also. I found that when pouring your weights, you can turn the swivel around and put the end that has the line pinch in on the lead side of the mold. Then you have the round circle side on the outside of tge weight. Now you have the perfect attachment for the speed clip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! yep ive done this!

[@ericc8790]

Not related to this video, but… I picked up a Berkley Stunna based on how much you talk about how good it is, and I was completely blown away. I love jerk baits, and I have got a good many 5+ pounders on them over the years. When I first put the stunna in the water and saw the action I was absolutely amazed. I have never seen a jerk bait with such great action. I got 3 bass within 15 minutes of tying it on. Thanks, bud! 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

It really is a great bait! it won the bassmaster ELite Okeechobee tournament today

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. I like the line pinch style. I just tie 3 overhand knots spaced on my weight leader to alter weight and depth. Pretty basic but efficient. Have you covered heavy drop shot tips. I started last year and the bass in my area give it 2 fins up.

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! yep ive done lots of drop shot tips. search the channel and im sure you will find some

[@scottharvey2392]

I'm sitting here dumbfounded that I've never thought of this! Thanks for the tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@LT1BURNOUT]

My mind is blown....i dont know how i never thought of this. Thank you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@jayzilla484]

I just tie a basic knot on the line behind the weight so it won’t slide off but can change weight by simply sliding the line down to the larger opening on the weight.

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what works for you

[@alexconway4952]

Love the idea! Looking at the mustad clips! What size would you recommend for the application?

[@MattStefanFishing]

the smallest sizes i prefer

[@spinningrodfisherman]

I tend to buy all weights that have the round eye and then attach a standard clip i use for other baits as well. and i use the same clip for a jika rig too i find you use do lose very slight slight sensitivity using a clip to the weight. but you can dial in the weight way better and thats much more advantage.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@rousefire]

fabulous

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@lucricher8023]

Hey Matt, thanks for the tips. What is it you use to increase the gap in the tie off?

[@MattStefanFishing]

i just use a heavy gauge flipping hook

[@Roboworm99]

Very smart

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@frankhunt5018]

Great stuff as always, I'm ordering some. What was that little round weigh you showed near the beginning, it looks unique?

[@MattStefanFishing]

a custom poured drop shot weight that I did

[@calebbrown8821]

I use the speed clip to attachment my tungsten drop shot weights to the front split ring of my floating swimbaits like the Jackel Gantarel

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@mitchellcohan9809]

I like to tie an overhand knot at the end if the tag line and then use the normal dropshot line pinch and have it pinched right next to the overhand knot. Never lose weights and easy to change weights

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@thomaselsenpeter2942]

What are your thoughts on using these in the link below? Would it be as effective as just tying? Thanks and sorry for three large link!

[@MattStefanFishing]

They are OK

[@nickbrueggeman3413]

This is how the weights end up in my laundry washer :)

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@markthomson8075]

Great tip Matt . What size is the clip your running? Huge time saver! Sparkus

[@MattStefanFishing]

Smallest size you can buy

[@dee8263]

Genius!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@PistolPete3322]

Thanks Matt! Do you use snaps for crank baits?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I do lots of the time yes

[@wolverinex4243]

I do need a round tungsten weight to insert into my Husky Jerk chatterbait. The key is to make it roll by putting the weight on the first hook eye or next to it. The profile of the Husky is keeled and is perfect for this application as well it has rattles. It's what you would called a Renosky. You feel me? The back hook has to be a bladed Decoy. So much for Randy saying chatters don't work anymore.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@dan5danPT]

For a second there I thought you were just going to give tips and not be a DICK. But you got one in there at the end, didn’t you? YOU BETTER LEAVE MY HERO RANDY BLAUKET ALONE!!!

[@emilianobanzi9432]

Easy and effective

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@davelerner8461]

Thanks Matt and makes total sense, question I have is would you lose any sensitivity at all especially if dragging a tungsten drop shot weight i.e. losing that ability to feel the bottom at all now that the clip is in between the weight and the line?

[@stoneysdead689]

Seems like you would, but probably not enough for it to be a problem.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i havent noticed a noticeable difference

[@timjarrold6418]

I cant figure out why I hadnt tried this or seen it anywhere! Im all about efficiency, even rigging multiple drop rigs pretied with a hook and swivel (at top) and kinda long dropper (to cut to length) on a tackle tamer. Thanks. PS-does the exposed (turned outwards) part of the speed clip catch grass, etc? Just wondering as we fish a lot of green stuff here on StClair and Id go Berkley crosslok if I thought the speed clip caught grass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad I could help! i havent had an issue with it

[@MS-cv1bp]

Great tip! Now I can leave 3 rods in the truck!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@lonny556]

When I dropshot for perch I almost always use a jika or a free-rig as weight. And vice versa, use a dropshot on the leader when I jika or free-rig. I feel like I get bit more and not necessarily spook the fish with two presentations at once.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!