mattk22 Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 What baits do you like best for drop shotting? I have had luck with a Missile Baits Fuse and a Zoom Finesse worm, but want to try some more, give me you suggestions. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted September 23, 2014 Super User Posted September 23, 2014 Roboworms! +1 ... The definitive drop shot worm ! Quote
JeziHogg Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 FAT 4.5" roboworm or Twitch Tail minnow. Quote
Heron Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Roboworms Also, not sure if they make it anymore, but I really like an Evolve Fluid Worm. Leaches are good too. Quote
BradGuenette Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Cross tail shad I shad 4" GYCB senko Finesse worm Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Trick worm Jackall flick shake worm Clone Fry Twitchtail minnow Northland Impulse jig crawler Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 Don't dropshot much but caught a good bit using a fat Albert grub from zoom Quote
Heron Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Don't dropshot much but caught a good bit using a fat Albert grub from zoom Hah....I bet you put a squarebill on a drop shot. 3 Quote
FlipSide Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Roboworm ST 6" Martens Madness to be exact Quote
Crankinstein Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Heres my top three. Roboworm bento minnow Shad shape worm Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 I drop shot quite a bit and have found that certain baits are more homerun hitters then others throughout the year. Lots of baits can be used effectively when fish are active but only certain baits will work on a tough bite or when the water is cold early and late in the year. For me I could never choose one but the baits that I have with me at all times are the following: Jackall I Shad Jackall flick shake - rigged wacky as opposed to nose hooked Jackall cross tail shad Roboworm 4 in straight tail Roboworm Sculpin FX Keitech Sexy Impact 3.8 and 4.8 inch Keitech Swim Impact 4 inch None of these baits are ultra high priced - all offer a good combination of action, scent/salt content, and color options to match your water clarity. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 I had good luck this year on the Zoom Z Drop. Quote
benthinkin Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Roboworms! +1 ... The definitive drop shot worm ! +3 best IMO 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 I had good luck this year on the Zoom Z Drop. Unfortunately that is one bait I had high hopes for. Fished it last spring during a hot drop shot bite side by side to the crosstail shad. Never got bit on zoom z drop once. I will try it again in the fall as typically zoom products are among the best out there for productivity. Glad to hear encouraging reports though... Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 Unfortunately that is one bait I had high hopes for. Fished it last spring during a hot drop shot bite side by side to the crosstail shad. Never got bit on zoom z drop once. I will try it again in the fall as typically zoom products are among the best out there for productivity. Glad to hear encouraging reports though... I rigged it on a VMC spinshot 1/0 hook with an 1/8th oz weight and 6lb FC line. I ran the hook in on the flat side, I move back off the head about a 1/4 inch and start the hook in the flat part of the bait until just the very tip of the hook is exposed. I had good luck with two colors, morning dawn and green weenie. I fish in clear water with a green tint, this bait worked well for me and was durable. I don't know if it is as good as the crosstail shad as I have never used them. Quote
Bass Junkie Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Jackall Crosstail Shad has been far and away my best producer. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted September 24, 2014 Super User Posted September 24, 2014 Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm Berkley PowerBait 4" (finesse) and 7" Powerworm (power shot) Strike King Fat Baby Finesse worm Missile Baits Fuse Quote
primetime Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Rage craws, Ika and Gitzit tubes, Pro Senko, Powerbait twitch tail minnow, zoom tiny flukes, and flick n' shimmy 4.8" wacky rigged, but I truly think any bait with multiple appendages or action is great when fish are active, and a tube/small senko or trick worm when picky. I have used Brush hogs and lizards and swimbaits as well with success, a 3" sassy shad is awesome in the fall. Quote
EastTexasBassin Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 My favorite dropshot baits are the ragetail baby craw and the baby thumper. Small baits with great action always get bit. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted September 25, 2014 Super User Posted September 25, 2014 Roboworm fat straight tail in 4" in aaron's magic, bold bluegill, oxblood light red flake, and prism shad. Quote
mattk22 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 I drop shot quite a bit and have found that certain baits are more homerun hitters then others throughout the year. Lots of baits can be used effectively when fish are active but only certain baits will work on a tough bite or when the water is cold early and late in the year. For me I could never choose one but the baits that I have with me at all times are the following: Jackall I Shad Jackall flick shake - rigged wacky as opposed to nose hooked Jackall cross tail shad Roboworm 4 in straight tail Roboworm Sculpin FX Keitech Sexy Impact 3.8 and 4.8 inch Keitech Swim Impact 4 inch None of these baits are ultra high priced - all offer a good combination of action, scent/salt content, and color options to match your water clarity. The I Shad doesn't drop to much in the water because of its weight creating an odd angle the bait lays in the water?? Or do you use that more when you are dragging your drop shot more? Quote
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