Casting or Spinning System For Dropshot

[Captain Cali]

What are the advantages, if any, of using a casting system for the dropshot technique?

I already own a good "finesse" baitcast reel (CH51MG, which still has to be sent to Shimano for work) and was going to match it with either a St. Croix or G.Loomis dropshot specific rod, probably the G.Loomis.

Should I even consider this or should I stick with a spinning system? Casting the light weights doesn't seem to be a problem for me. I would imagine it will only get easier with a rod designed specifically for light weight.

All opinions are welcome, but I'd really like to hear from those who have fished the dropshot with both systems. Which do you prefer and why?

[Banor]

The benefits of casting for dropshot for me are quite simple.  I've been fishing since I was 8 years old (35 now) and I have yet to meet a spinning combo I didnt want to choke in frustration.  I'm one of the lucky ones who was raised on baitcasters.  If I had to do it over again I wouldnt change a thing.  The chronarch 50mg has laid to rest any issues with finesse baitcasting in my opinion.

B

[fourbizz]

I would really like to get a finesse baitcasting combo. for light jigs, drop shot, and dartheading, but i haven't tried one yet.

[TournyFish001]

my dad has the loomis dsr820 casting rod, the drop shot rod.  I have used it- not bad but I like to fish my drop shot rig (which is loomis dsr822 spinning with a fuego 2000) with 4 and 6lb test- I find that very difficult with a baitcaster.  If you are in love with baitcasting gear and have no problem casting them with light line and weights don't hesitate and tear it up- for me spinning gear please. ;D

[roadwarrior]

Well, I like fishing spinning gear and baitcasting equipment. So, for lighter lures and all soft plastics I fish light line and spinning gear. For most hard baits and fast retrieve lures (spinnerbaits and buzzbaits) I prefer a baitcasting rig.

Seems simple to me.

[flyphisher #]

I use 6'6 medium action BPS extreme casting rod for dropshotting. Its light and sensitive, plus i can use it for other techniques.

[Raul]

It 's not the type of rig Cali, it 's the kind of rod, you need a soft rod to shake the bait without lifting the sinker from the bottom with a fast or extra fast tip for a good lightning fast hookset. It doesn 't have to be a spinning rig, normally on a baitcaster you do not spool in very thin line, besides, most baitcatsers do not handle well thin line, that was until finesse baitcasting reels appeared in the market, reels like the Sol, the Alphas or the Pixy are designed to perform with thin line.

I dropshot with a GLoomis CR722 and a Pixy ( one of the rigs I use for crankbaiting also ), a CR722 is a medium power fast action blank, very sensitive and very forgiving, compared to the CR723 it bends like a noodle.

GLoomis dropshot rods are spinning rods.

[Captain Cali]

I use 6'6 medium action BPS extreme casting rod for dropshotting. Its light and sensitive, plus i can use it for other techniques.

Do you have the model number? I also own a 6'6" medium BPS Extreme (Woo Daves signature series). The rod is labeled spinnerbait but I don't know the model number off the top of my head. It's really a great all around rod.

[Captain Cali]

Raul,

I'm looking at the G.Loomis DSR820C. Tackle Warehouse shows it as a casting rod.

http://www.***.com/descpageRDCGLOOMIS-GLDSCR.html

Now I'm confused... :-?

[OkobojiEagle]

A spinning outfit will let you pick the line off of the bail and hold it in your index finger.  You will be able to feel the sinker weight as well as light bites easier.  

[Deuceu72]

A spinning outfit will let you pick the line off of the bail and hold it in your index finger. You will be able to feel the sinker weight as well as light bites easier.

This can be done with a baitcasting set-up as well............

I still prefer to use a spinning outfit when dropshotting..........6'10 Diawa Light and Tough, medium light, fast action............Team Daiwa Fuego spinning reel............I've caught a LOT of Smallies with this set-up. I love it!

[TournyFish001]

Raul,

I'm looking at the G.Loomis DSR820C. Tackle Warehouse shows it as a casting rod.

http://www.***.com/descpageRDCGLOOMIS-GLDSCR.html

Now I'm confused... :-?

Don't be confused- it is a casting rod.  Loomis makes them both spinning and casting.  My dad has the very rod you are looking at.  Very nice drop shot rod to I might add!

[flyphisher #]

Captain,

Mine is the Woo Daves rod too.

Only I bought mine off a buddy, and have about $25 invested in it. ;D

[BassnJoe]

This article about drop-shotting by Aaron Martens might help you...

[ftp]www.questoutdoors.net/skills/castspin/articles/drop-shot-rig/[/ftp]

...at least it's food for thought!   8-)

Joe

[Captain Cali]

Thanks for all of the input everyone. I really appreciate it.

Now I have the bait monkey to deal with and he is not playing nice!!

[TournyFish001]

Thanks for all of the input everyone. I really appreciate it.

Now I have the bait monkey to deal with and he is not playing nice!!

so at the end of the day what are you get'n?  Bait monkey never plays nice!  

[Captain Cali]

I will first get a spinning rod for superlight weight and then a casting rod for heavier weight. I really don't mind spinning reels one bit and fish 1/8oz. weight most of the time.

Got to handled the non-GLX DSR820S today. Felt very nice. It was very light.

Bait Monkey is pushing me toward the GLX version... :-/

[TournyFish001]

I have the DSR822 spinning- very nice rods. I guess the DSR820 GLX is one of the best drop shot rods ever made- that is saying a lot! ;D Loomis is the best-

[Vyron]

Man ,get the GLX rod

A teen would feel better with that rod  

[Garnet]

One of my great advantages has been learning ever tech. with both Spinning and Baitcaster. So if I pull on a spot and wack them with a baitcaster dropshot and they stop biting  pickup the spinning rod with the dropshot same bait. The advantage is you immeditly change your range of presentations but still have the same bait. In a tournament I start the second day with the other rod. It's cashed a lot of dough over the years.

Some don't transferr very well spinnerbaits and cranks but I'm still perpared and have a spinning rod available that will best do the job.

Garnet

[Guest DavidGreen]

Happy New Year!

BassnJoe,

Your link is an ftp link, lets try this one

drop-shotting by Aaron Martens

Tight Lines All!!!

[Captain Cali]

Man ,get the GLX rod

A teen would feel better with that rod  

There seems to be an echo somewhere...  ;D

Who's side are you on anyway??  

The thing is...If I don't get the GLX, it will be stuck in the back of my mind everytime I dropshot..."What if I did get it?" With the GLX, there would be no doubt I have the best of the best.

[lubina]

For DS I prefer spinning gear, I use the DSR822S, the extra fast action is perfect for this technique.

[Rattlinrogue]

I prefer a spinning rig for dropshotting.I use a Shimano spinning reel on a 7' medium spinning rod.

[BassnJoe]

Happy New Year!

BassnJoe,

Your link is an ftp link, lets try this one

drop-shotting by Aaron Martens

Tight Lines All!!!

Thanks, ReelMech... I just haven't gotten the hang of putting links in, yet.   :

Joe