20Lb Braid For Drop Shotting

[Bass2124]

Would 20lb super 8 slick be too heavy for drop shotting? My initial guess is no but I know most people use 15 lb and below, not sure why when you are tying on a small diameter leader that holds the bait anyway? I normally use an 18" 6-8 lb flouro leader.  Picked up 150 yards of super 8 slick 20 lb off of ebay for half off and was going to use it to replace my fire line crystal which I dislike.

[Catch and Grease]

That will work great, you can drop shot on any line you want too within reason... People drop shot with 50lb braid and casting gear into heavy cover for example.

[gulfcaptain]

You can use it for what you're doing. I prefer 10lb braid myself but can be done with 20 without issue.  If you have problems you may want to increase your leader/topshot length of FC. 

[livetofish28]

I use 10# and am now going to 8#. its all personal preference. the 20 should work no problem though 

 

 

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[Crestliner2008]

Is there a reason behind you wanting to use 20# test? The max. I ever use is 10# PP for the main line, with a 6# test fluoro leader. Unless you are "Bubba" fishing for big bass in cover with the drop shot, there is no valid reason to go heavier - in my opinion anyway.

[ColdSVT]

i do it all the time. 20# PP with a 8lb flouro leader

[Sam]

Bass2124, the philosophy behind the development of the drop shot is to allow the bait to flow with the water without interference.

 

Therefore, the lightest line you can use is the best.

 

As I posted about drop shot a week or so, pros use 7 pound fluorocarbon while the Japanese use down to 2 pound fluorocarbon.

 

Remember, the weakest part of your set up is your knot.  So you want to do all possible to eliminate as many knots as possible.

 

With a drop shot the knot is not that important other than to have the hook stand straight out.

 

My suggestion is use the lightest line you are confident as long as it does not interfere with the baits normal movement.

[ww2farmer]

I use 20, as well as 30, and 50.............and 10. Let the cover/conditions dictate your line choice.

[Oregon Native]

Would use the 20 for heavier stuff....I use ten and have for a number of years with both 6 and 8 leaders.  Awesome....Awesome

[Bass2124]

Is there a reason behind you wanting to use 20# test? The max. I ever use is 10# PP for the main line, with a 6# test fluoro leader. Unless you are "Bubba" fishing for big bass in cover with the drop shot, there is no valid reason to go heavier - in my opinion anyway.

Yes. It was $10. 

[Bass2124]

Bass2124, the philosophy behind the development of the drop shot is to allow the bait to flow with the water without interference.

 

Therefore, the lightest line you can use is the best.

 

As I posted about drop shot a week or so, pros use 7 pound fluorocarbon while the Japanese use down to 2 pound fluorocarbon.

 

Remember, the weakest part of your set up is your knot.  So you want to do all possible to eliminate as many knots as possible.

 

With a drop shot the knot is not that important other than to have the hook stand straight out.

 

My suggestion is use the lightest line you are confident as long as it does not interfere with the baits normal movement.

Yes, that was my concern that the heavier line would effect natural movement but then again I normally use a heavier 1/4 oz drop shot weight since I fish the river.    Maybe to compensate using a lighter drop shot weight?  I'll give it a whirl.  As I stated it was half off so not out much if it doesn't work effectively.