Drop Shot Rods...

[thehooligan]

I like 6'8 length for dropshot. Ive used a dobyns champion, cumara, and phenix m1. All great rods and very sensitive.

I prefer 1000 size reels, there lighter, and there is no problems with line twist if you use braid & flouro leaders. At the moment I have a 6'8 cumara, 1000 size ci4, and 10lb power pro/6lb leader as my dedicated drop shot setup.

[zildjian]

I'm doing 10lb braid 6 or 8lb fluorocarbon leader. Just nervous the 1000 reel would be to small. But I'm only using it for drop shot 1/8 oz -1/4oz weights nose hooking small plastics in shallow water. Just don't want to make a mistake with reel choice. I decided on the DX702SF for my rod.

[OkobojiEagle]

Are the drag washers (note plural) smaller in the 1000 size reel vs. the 2000 size model?  If so, look more closely at the larger size.

 

 

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[thehooligan]

I'm doing 10lb braid 6 or 8lb fluorocarbon leader. Just nervous the 1000 reel would be to small. But I'm only using it for drop shot 1/8 oz -1/4oz weights nose hooking small plastics in shallow water. Just don't want to make a mistake with reel choice. I decided on the DX702SF for my rod.

 

Nice, thats a sweet rod. I was playing with that exact rod in the tackle shop and really wanted to pull the trigger but the cumara takes care of business.....

[zildjian]

That cumara rod is itching into my mind now... I doubt it, but does any one own both the Cumara 7'2" and DX702SF? Or ever fish both for drop shots?

[down4ttown]

I seriously need a shimano spinning reel. They are by far the best I have ever used. 

[zildjian]

I think I'm going to go with the 2500 size Sustain FG... I'm not sure about the size of the drag washers compared between the 1000 vs 2500 model reels if they are smaller or same size. What else is the 1000 size reel designed for? since I'm only using this for light weight drop shot fishing. Is it just better to go with the larger reel?

[mod479]

That cumara rod is itching into my mind now... I doubt it, but does any one own both the Cumara 7'2" and DX702SF? Or ever fish both for drop shots?

 

Got both, fished both the last 2 weekends. I put 2500 sized reels on them for balance. Sustain FG on the 7'2" cumara and a Ci4 on the 702DX. I prefer the M/XF cumara for dropshotting. Better tip, more backbone, lighter.  

[BobP]

There are rods specifically designed for dropshotting and if that's what the rod will be dedicated for, you should choose one of them.  Good dropshot rods have a "hinged" blank with a M butt section and an extra fast but light power tip section.  I've used a $150 Shimano Crucial CRS-DX-68M for several years on the recommendation of some west coast pros and it has been a great choice.  Very sensitive, handles 1/8 oz weights well, and it can handle big bass.  Lifetime OTC warranty.  Other companies have come out with dropshot designs since then but I haven't tried them.  As to reel choice, I would go with a 2500 size because that's the sweet spot for weight versus spool diameter and line handling characteristics.  Yes, a 1000 size would handle braid OK but if you decided to go "all fluoro" at some point, the smaller diameter spool is definitely sub-optimal.  I use a Shimano Symetre 2500 or a JDM Shimano Biomaster 2500.  But I think the rod is the main thing to consider for this presentation while a wide variety of reels will work just fine.      

[zildjian]

Thank you guys for all your input!! Really appreciate the replies.. I'm going to go with the Shimano Sustain FG 2500 Reel and most likely the Dobyns DX702SF with 10lb Power Pro Super Slick Braid with 8lb leader of Sunline FC Sniper fluorocarbon line.

[G3Steve]

Good choice.  I recently picked up a 702SF with 2500 Symetre.  Light tip and balances extremely well.  Perfect for tip up presentations.

 

If you're going after balance though, I would recommend moving down to a Stradic FJ or Symetre.  The heavier reel will balance the rod out better.  They're about an ounce heavier than the Sustain, but will bring the balance point slightly closer to the reel seat.

[basshole77]

Can I throw in the Abu Garcia Veracity in? Stiff with a soft tip and light. The handle allows you to feel the blank as well. I just purchased a shallow spool ENOS for my drop shot set up. This is my first shallow spool reel has anyone used one? Thoughts?