Louisiana Delta Speckled Trout Drop Shot

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

I've been experimenting with some different techniques that I've learned since I got into bass fishing while targeting speckled trout down here in South Louisiana. I've found that the drop shot is very successful when fishing over oyster beds. I'm planning on picking up some terminal tackle tomorrow before I go out this weekend, and I was hoping to get some opinions from you guys about the setup. 

 

First off, what weight shape would work best on these oyster beds? I was using a cheap 1/4oz round style which seemed to work well, but I thought maybe a year drop style with a flat bottom might be better. 

 

Another question... I had a limited selection of hooks to choose from, and wound up using a 1/0 Mustad Demon offset circle hook. I'm drop shotting a 3" paddle tail swimbait. What size/type of hook would you guys recommend? 

 

Thanks in advance for the help

[Ncflats]

Sorry I cant help you much on the drop shot terminal however if you don't mind sharing what baits you've had good success with doing this technique for specs.

 

I live in NC and Specs are probably my favorite fish to chase. Never even thought about drop shottin them.

 

Interested in hearing the replies on this one.

 

Thanks

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

Most of my success has come on a 3" paddle tail swimbait. Some might call it a grub. Matrix Shad. I've also caught a few fish on a Mirrolure Lil John. I'm actually in the market for new lures to try as well. Plastics get torn up or come up missing very often when they're nose hooked, so I go through a lot of lures lol

[GetBent]

Not sure if the weights matter. Oysters are sharp and contour changes. Lots of nooks to fall in and get stuck. Maybe the long cylindrical type weight?

[RB 77]

I use a size 2 Gammy split shot/ drop shot hook exclusively to nose hook. I use a size 1 Gammy straight shank worm hook to go weedless.

[Catt]

Berkley Gulp Shrimp 3" New Penny nose hooked 1/0 circle hooked!

 

But I didn't tell ya that

 

Ok weights!

 

That's what we're throwing on Big Lake!

Edited June 29, 2017 by Catt
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[Big_Easy_Bassin]

14 minutes ago, RB 77 said:

I use a size 2 Gammy split shot/ drop shot hook exclusively to nose hook. I use a size 1 Gammy straight shank worm hook to go weedless.

I was leaning towards these. Also saw the TGW. Not sure if the difference is worth and extra dollar per pack though lol

[RB 77]

 

5 minutes ago, Big_Easy_Bassin said:

I was leaning towards these. Also saw the TGW. Not sure if the difference is worth and extra dollar per pack though lol

 

Yeah, those A Mart hooks look legit.

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

6 minutes ago, Catt said:

Berkley Gulp Shrimp 3" New Penny nose hooked 1/0 circle hooked!

 

But I didn't tell ya that

I was thinking about picking up some gulp shrimp lol. Not sure about the new penny color though. The Delacroix trout have been more on a "shad" pattern

[Catt]

3 minutes ago, Big_Easy_Bassin said:

I was thinking about picking up some gulp shrimp lol. Not sure about the new penny color though. The Delacroix trout have been more on a "shad" pattern

 

New Penny or Glow Chartreuse