greenhorn Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 My son and I are really new to fishing and trying to get educated. We were on the lake the other day and ask one boat what worked at this time of year. Kindly, they answered that Bass should be biting on jigs, "drop shot" and "split shot". Jigs I know, but I'm wondering what was meant by drop shot and split shot. I know I should have asked, but my pride interfered as I didn't want to seem too new. Can anyone help? We're generally boat fishing on Castaic Lake and would appreciate any pointers you might offer. Thanks a lot! Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted February 20, 2008 Super User Posted February 20, 2008 greenhorn, Welcome to the forum. You sure are in some great waters. We have lots of members from California. Splitshotting is a method very popular in Gin clear lakes were down sizing the line and bait sometimes is required due to heavy pressured fish and clear waters. Normally done with spinning tackle. Lots of info will arrive soon. Good luck and again welcome aboard. Hookem Matt Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 20, 2008 Super User Posted February 20, 2008 to the forum. There are many articles on the techniques you are interested in right here on this site. Check out this area of the site. A ton of information, yours for the reading. A quick way to get answers to your questions. Scroll down, there's lots of info. http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/features.html#techniques Glad to have you here! Ronnie Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 20, 2008 Super User Posted February 20, 2008 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Branuss04 Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Welcome aboard fellow Californian. Good to see some more cali guys. Get ready to be swamped in information!!!! Quote
John J. Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Welcome to the board!! Indeed there are a bunch of nice folks here and you will surely make BR your second home! Go along with the link Alpster posted, it has a lot of information on there! Good luck and hope you and your son learn a lot! Quote
fishizzle Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 I use a split shot at the end of my drop shot rig for a slower fall and softer splash in water less than 6 feet deep. Then its easier to add another if you cast into wind or go to deeper water without retying. I tie a small knot at the end to keep them from sliding off. If you are fishing a rocky area you may want them to slide off to save your hook. Sometimes if fishing is slow, its better to not shake it. the worm moves more than you think with wind, current, waves and the fact that you're in a boat your rod moves a bit. I like using 3" senkos in watermelon in clear to slightly stained water in CT for Lg and Sm mouths Good luck Quote
skillet Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 WELCOME to the forums!!! Don't let pride stop you from asking questions around here. Most everyone is just dieing to impart some of their knowledge ;D... As Ever, skillet Quote
Rob G. Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Greenhorn, You have found the right place. You are welcome here. Do not EVER feel stupid here. Lots of advise here, almost always good and valid in one situation or other. Glad to hear that you and your son are fishing together. I cannot render any advise on the subjects of Drop Shotting or Split Shotting. I am assuming you guys are fishing deep Cali lakes. If not, PM me I might be able to help. Just remember this....If they can do it, so can I! This fishing business is not really that difficult, we defeat ourselves more than the fish do. Just keep condidence that you can do what other's can and you will do well. Quote
Ryan_Johnson Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 The split shot rig has the hook tied at the end of the line usually rigged with your favorite soft plastic. Above the line, say 18-24" up, there is a split shot weight pinched on. You cast the line out, let it sink, and drag it back in. The split shot keeps the rig down, acting as a downrigger of sorts, and the plastic will be following slightly above the bottom. The drop shot is a more vertical approach where the weight is at the end of the line and the hook is at whatever depth you want it to be. Tie the hook on with a palomer knot and leave the tag end the same length that you want the hook off the bottom. Attach the weight to the end of the tag, rig up your plastic and go for it. Just remember that if you'r casting a drop shot rig, it will be coming back at an angle and won't be at the depth that it's set. You can get around that by using a slip bobber, but real bass fisherman don't use no stinkin bobbers. Here is a what a drop shot looks like to give you an idea, this is also a good choice for a worm. Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 21, 2008 Super User Posted February 21, 2008 Welcome and keep asking those questions and reading the posts. We are glad to help you in any way we can. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 21, 2008 Super User Posted February 21, 2008 Welcome aboard! 8-) Quote
littlefisher Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 Welcome. I'm newer to the boards too and I can vouch that I have learned more in the last week or so than I have ever on any other forum. Quote
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