Pre-Rigging Dropshots

[Dirtyeggroll]

Rigging a drop shot requires 3 knots.

One from the mainline to the hook.

One from the hook to the weight leader

One from the weight to the weight leader.

 

Anyone pre-rigging the weight and hook? If so, how are you storing them?

I want to be a better dropshot fisherman, but one of the biggest barriers to that for me is how much time and effort it takes to rig one up.

[J Francho]

It takes one Palomar knot on the hook when I rig it.

 

Sounds like you over complicating things.  Learn from the master here:

 

http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html

[NHBull]

I usually have a dozen in single 1 inch plastic bags.

It's just easier tying a few at a time

[Dirtyeggroll]

7 minutes ago, J Francho said:

It takes one Palomar knot on the hook when I rig it.

 

Sounds like you over complicating things.  Learn from the master here:

 

http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html

AND WE HAVE A WINNER FOLKS!!!

Thanks for letting me in on this info!

[Hook2Jaw]

I wish I could use straight fluoro on a shot, but haven't managed to do it yet.

 

@J Francho, gimme some preferred lines and stinkers, please.

[Hook2Jaw]

It's nice to know someone got that method to work!  What pound line are you using and which brand(s) of stops do you recommend?  I got bites doing just that, but couldn't pin a fish to save my life using that method.

[J Francho]

17 hours ago, Hook2Jaw said:

I wish I could use straight fluoro on a shot, but haven't managed to do it yet.

 

@J Francho, gimme some preferred lines and stinkers, please.

6# Invisx or Tatsu, 6.2 Finesse, treat with KVD L&L after every trip.  I use Bullet Weights when I have to buy them, but usually use hand poured from a buddy.  He makes 5/8, 3/4 and 1 oz.   I like to go heavy.  The weight is an anchor.

[Hook2Jaw]

8 minutes ago, J Francho said:

6# Invisx or Tatsu, 6.2 Finesse, treat with KVD L&L after every trip.  I use Bullet Weights when I have to buy them, but usually use hand poured from a buddy.  He makes 5/8, 3/4 and 1 oz.   I like to go heavy.  The weight is an anchor.

 

Yeah, I think I really need to invest in better line when I'm dropping down to 6#.  I've been using Vanish with results, but never as a main line.  I'll check those Bullet Weights drop shot sinkers out, I've been using Water Gremlin Dipsey sinkers but they don't go up that heavy and the Bullet Weights are actually cheaper!

 

Thanks for the heads up.

[J Francho]

Vanish...it's what happens to your fish when you use it.

[Hook2Jaw]

56 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Vanish...it's what happens to your fish when you use it.

Typically after I throw them back.  I've caught 25+" red drum on 14# Berkley Vanish.

[Dorado]

18 hours ago, Hook2Jaw said:

@Dorado, it's nice to know someone got that method to work!  What pound line are you using and which brand(s) of stops do you recommend?  I got bites doing just that, but couldn't pin a fish to save my life using that method.

I use 12# Power Pro braid. 8# P-Line Fluorocarbon or whatever extra I have laying around somewhere. I don’t like using expensive line for leader personally. 
 

What @J Francho said about using a heavy drop shot weight to act as an anchor was spot on! Totally agree. 

[J Francho]

Here's a different take on DS.  The anchor concept applies here as well.

 

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/dropshot-bedding-bass.html

 

 

[Darren.]

I used to tie pre-rigged drop shots, but stopped after some time

experimenting and getting lines messed up, knotted, etc., LOL.

 

I use the Gary Senf method for ds. Gets a lot of smack talk from

the likes of @J Francho  but I have not had it fail on me. 

 

Largest I've caught on that is 4# and change. Now the downside 

is that the weight is tied on. So if it gets stuck in a rock, you break

it off. That said, the rig also allows you to push the hook up and 

tie on another weight and get back to work.  

 

 

 

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

20 hours ago, J Francho said:

It takes one Palomar knot on the hook when I rig it.

 

Sounds like you over complicating things.  Learn from the master here:

 

http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html

Glad I read this article, Thanks J Francho. Great read, Especially the mention of a jig as a weight.

 

While Zaleski may not like using a jig as a weight on finesse drop shot, seems to me you'd be offering the fish a another choice while Bubba/power shot'ing? I would think this gives a better chance.

 

 

[J Francho]

1 hour ago, Darren. said:

I have not had it fail on me.

Yet.

1 hour ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said:

While Zaleski may not like using a jig as a weight on finesse drop shot, seems to me you'd be offering the fish a another choice while Bubba/power shot'ing? I would think this gives a better chance.

Heavy line, bubba shot might work like that.  Personally, I prefer a jig most times in the slop.

[fishwizzard]

3 hours ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said:

 

While Zaleski may not like using a jig as a weight on finesse drop shot, seems to me you'd be offering the fish a another choice while Bubba/power shot'ing? I would think this gives a better chance.

That's a common rig for yellow perch around here, but for that application it's a fine-wire jig so the hookset is the same.  

[scaleface]

I dont have drop shot weights . I simply slide a bullet weight onto the line , add a bobber stop then tie a simple overhand knot on the end . The weight pulls off if it gets snagged .

[Cgolf]

I use the VMC spin shot hooks. Start with a small swivel tying flouro to that and to the top attachment on the hook. Tie a piece of flouro to the bottom attachment on the hook and knot the end to hold the sinker. I store them in medicine ziplocks that can be found at Walgreens and Walmart. I usually put the weight on at the lake. 
 

The swivel works for me because I use a snap by choice on my spinning rods fishing soft plastics, slider and shaky heads. 

[Raul]

On 11/26/2019 at 1:39 PM, Dirtyeggroll said:

Rigging a drop shot requires 3 knots.

One from the mainline to the hook.

One from the hook to the weight leader

One from the weight to the weight leader.

 

Anyone pre-rigging the weight and hook? If so, how are you storing them?

I want to be a better dropshot fisherman, but one of the biggest barriers to that for me is how much time and effort it takes to rig one up.

I do pre rig them, how do I store them -----> wrapped around my finger ...... oops, sorry, was listening to The Police, wrapped around a piece of styrofoam.

[Columbia Craw]

I pre tie with #8 Invizex and store them in individual 2.5 by 2.5 inch zip lock baggies which are in a larger zip lok baggie.  I bought a 100 pack at a craft store for a couple of bucks and gave half to a buddy. What a time saver on the water.

[islandbass]

On 11/26/2019 at 11:39 AM, Dirtyeggroll said:

Rigging a drop shot requires 3 knots.

One from the mainline to the hook.

One from the hook to the weight leader

One from the weight to the weight leader.

 

Anyone pre-rigging the weight and hook? If so, how are you storing them?

I want to be a better dropshot fisherman, but one of the biggest barriers to that for me is how much time and effort it takes to rig one up.

What knot(s) are you using to complicate the simple dropshot? I’d wager you’ve piqued the attention of some here including me, lol. 

 

The simplest set up is to use the Palomar knot. Done. ‘Nuff said. 
 

 

I don’t waste my time pre-rigging a drop shot. Makes no sense especially if you direct tie from the main line. What is there to pre-rig? 

[Hammer 4]

Yup, 1 knot, palomar to the hook, then cinch on a dropshot weight weight, done deal..

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Eagle_Claw_Lazer_Sharp_Cylinder_Drop_Shot_Weights/descpage-ECLSDS.html