Shopping List

[RustyShackleford]

I've got a short list for BPS (over 50 items) and just want to make sure I'm getting everything I need. New rods, stuff to get me started into drop shotting on a baitcaster, fishing line, little selection of plastics...anything I should pick up for s&g that would work in East TN(dirty, roughly 18' visability) and West NC(water was clear to 25' on last trip) lakes? This is my yearly trip so don't be afraid to meantion lures for every season.

[Angry John]

I like their stick worms, tubes, and riverbug aka beavers.

[Sam]

Rusty, simple question - difficult answer.

 

Too many variables to give you exactly what you are seeking.

 

We can give you baits, rods, reels, lines and mention bringing your needle nose pliers but each day will be different and you will have to adapt to the weather, temperature and water clarity.

 

I will add that if you want to drop shot please consider a spinning rig. Drop shotting is a "finesse" presentation where you let the bait move in the water column in a natural fashion using only the trembling of your hands. You also use 6 to 8 pound flouro line and a small circle, octopus or #1 hook tied with a Palomar knot.

 

So change up your thinking on the drop shot and check out the rods designed specifically for drop shotting.

 

When drop shotting you can use any bait you want. I like the Robo worms or a wacky rigged trick worm.  Colors are your choice..

 

And buy some drop shotting weights so you can pull your line out of a snag and lose only the weight.

 

I will add that bass love Senkos and other stick baits so get some of those, too.

 

I will add that you may want to post your query about the specific lakes you will be fishing in the Tennessee section of the Forum to find out if anyone out there fishes these bodies of water and can give you some suggestions.

 

Good luck.

 

Good luck and let us know how you do.

 

P.S.  If you use a spinning rig for drop shotting remember that you will get line twist.  To unravel the line twist leave the bail CLOSED and loosen the drag. Then pull the line off the spinning reel until you get the twisted line out.  But remember, it is always a good thing to take a second spinning reel just in case you can't save the line and you have to change reels.

[roadwarrior]

I listed a few on this thread:

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/151381-quantity-and-quality-in-your-life/#entry1702089

 

 

 

 

[RustyShackleford]

Rusty, simple question - difficult answer.

Too many variables to give you exactly what you are seeking.

We can give you baits, rods, reels, lines and mention bringing your needle nose pliers but each day will be different and you will have to adapt to the weather, temperature and water clarity.

I will add that if you want to drop shot please consider a spinning rig. Drop shotting is a "finesse" presentation where you let the bait move in the water column in a natural fashion using only the trembling of your hands. You also use 6 to 8 pound flouro line and a small circle, octopus or #1 hook tied with a Palomar knot.

So change up your thinking on the drop shot and check out the rods designed specifically for drop shotting.

When drop shotting you can use any bait you want. I like the Robo worms or a wacky rigged trick worm. Colors are your choice..

And buy some drop shotting weights so you can pull your line out of a snag and lose only the weight.

I will add that bass love Senkos and other stick baits so get some of those, too.

I will add that you may want to post your query about the specific lakes you will be fishing in the Tennessee section of the Forum to find out if anyone out there fishes these bodies of water and can give you some suggestions.

Good luck.

Good luck and let us know how you do.

P.S. If you use a spinning rig for drop shotting remember that you will get line twist. To unravel the line twist leave the bail CLOSED and loosen the drag. Then pull the line off the spinning reel until you get the twisted line out. But remember, it is always a good thing to take a second spinning reel just in case you can't save the line and you have to change reels.

I've just always used the old timer's trick or releasing so much line without anything attached and slowly reeling it back in. And before people kill me with comments, I only do it early in the morning or late at night when there's no one on the lake.