The Fisher Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I got some roboworms for Christmas. I've never fished them but see one of the most popular ways is to use it on a drop shot. I don't fish drop shot. Can they be used on shaky heads? Or do you have another way to rig them? Quote
5fishlimit Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Shakey, t-rig with a 1/0 light wire hook, or learn to dropshot. 2 Quote
RSM789 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 For the longest time, I only thought of Roboworms as a drop shot bait. Then late this summer for a reason I can't explain, I tried the 6" model Texas rigged with a 1/8" tungsten sinker. I found it effective when fish were in a neutral mood & hanging out near docks or other shade in 2-6 feet of water. They accounted for about 1/2 of all the fish I caught the rest of the year, including the 8-0 in my avatar photo. Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 What do you have against the Drop Shot ? Tons of fish caught on that method and not just little ones. My two biggest have come on DS. BTW there are many variations that could not be considered finesse. 1 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 Shakey, t-rig with a 1/0 light wire hook, or learn to dropshot. This nails it ! Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 You really should learn to drop shot. What is preventing you from doing so? 1 Quote
The Fisher Posted January 7, 2015 Author Posted January 7, 2015 Can you drop shot from the bank into max 5' of water? 1 Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 Slider rig, drop shot, mojo rig, t-rigged with a small hook, shakey head. Mojo and Drop Shot are my 2 preferred methods. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 Can you drop shot from the bank into max 5' of water? You can, but it depends largely on the bottom. Casting out from the bank may give you too much of an angle for the DS to do you much good. And snags, weeds, etc. could make it more trouble than its worth. Try it. If it doesn't work, you may be better off with spit shot, mojo weight or weightless. Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Can you drop shot from the bank into max 5' of water? Absolutely! It is not a vertical-only technique. I thought that too, at first. With a 2" tag line, that thing is just like a t-rig with more action. Let the weight stay in place and ever-so-gently shake the slack. It is killer! 4 Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 I got some as well and will be putting them on a shaky head this spring. No doubt about it! Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 Can you drop shot from the bank into max 5' of water? Yup ... found a video which does a decent job of describing what he is doing. I have had success with very short leaders (aka Zero-shotting I believe) up to about 6 inches. After that it gets difficult to manage from the bank unless you are in an open area. Good luck Quote
hotdogin Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Should be titled: How can't you fish a Roboworm!? Quote
The Fisher Posted January 7, 2015 Author Posted January 7, 2015 Big 'un thanks for the video. I'm gonna try DS this Spring. Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I love Roboworms! When I use them I split shot them. I usually save them for last when the bite is tough. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 7, 2015 Super User Posted January 7, 2015 You can't fish it wrong as long as you fish it slow. Though I do believe I may have heard that before. A-Jay Quote
blongfishing Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Shakey, t-rig with a 1/0 light wire hook, or learn to dropshot. Exactly!! maybe split shot rig too. I use them only for drop shot and sometimes shakeyhead. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 The smaller 4.5 curly tails are excellent on a split shot rig. Quote
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