Going To Try Something New

[LuckyGia]

I was sitting in my boat preparing for the upcoming week. Spooling some new line , and figuring what to tie on for these high waters we have up in NY state.

The bite has been slow for me. Even watching some fish check out my lure, and turn and leave.

As I am deciding what to do. I think of it. " Drop shot "

Never used this technique before , and thought why not ? What have I got to loose.

Any pointers before I go out and try this method that I have never done before ?

I thought I would try a stick worm wacky style. Anything else ?

Thanks for any help

[Shanes7614]

Use the lightest flouro you can and try nose hooking your baits if not successful with the whacky. Braid helps a lot for the sensitivity. Try starting in the 12-15 FOW range to start.

[LuckyGia]

Use the lightest flouro you can and try nose hooking your baits if not successful with the whacky. Braid helps a lot for the sensitivity. Try starting in the 12-15 FOW range to start.

I just tied on 15lb braid. Are you saying I should tie on a leader ? Never used one of those either

[A-Jay]

A Berkley Powerbait 4" Power Worm - a real sleeper of a drop shot bait - dipping the tail can be killer too.

 

A SK Rage Craw Tex-posed on a 3/0 EWG hook does a ton of damage for me.

 

A-Jay

[LuckyGia]

A Berkley Powerbait 4" Power Worm - a real sleeper of a drop shot bait - dipping the tail can be killer too.

 

A SK Rage Craw Tex-posed on a 3/0 EWG hook does a ton of damage for me.

 

A-Jay

Awesome, thanks. I have the dip too.

[Shanes7614]

Leaders in my opinion in any kind of clear water will give you a better advantage. Night fishing isn't as much of a problem but it still may help. I personally don't use them at night with the baits I favor although if I was drop shotting I would highly consider it. Use a medium rod as close to or longer then 7' and the ,most sensitive you have. Drop shot strikes aren't always the most noticeable bites you've had before. It's a small bait that bass don't have to put much effort into sucking into their mouths. The power worm as stated by AJay is a good bait as well as roboworms because of their high salt content. Bass seem to hold onto them longer. Nose rigged SMALL 3" fluke type baits work good as well. I myself use mostly roboworms when I have done it and have had decent success.

[LuckyGia]

What is the best braid to flouro knot ?

[Shanes7614]

I personally use a uni to uni. That honestly I would just search on Google as I'm sure there are plenty out there that anyone else will tell you is better. Lol. It's mostly what's easiest for you to tie and sometimes depends on the size leader you may use. If you have it I would start with 6# flouro if the water is decently clear. You can go down or up according to the water clarity but is a good happy medium. Consider your hookset as well as you don't need to drive home the small hooks used. I have even used circle hooks myself which work well with this presentation. Just reel down until you feel the weight of the fish and then lift your rod to about 10oclock position and all should be well. Too many guys out there using old school mentality of feeling the need to rip each fishes head off their bodies. That was done YEARS ago because of the use of mono. Just so many guys got used to it and still continue it today with low or zero stretch lines as braid and flouro. To me it's just overkill. Only time I feel that violent of a hookset has its purpose is if someone is flipping and pitching in REALLY THICK stuff.