mynameis....andimabassaholic Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 any certain rule of thumb when it comes to drop shot weights i know there is a lot to take into consideration, weeds, rocks, depth, current, wind? any way you guys simplify this?? Quote
Josey Wales Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I just use a weedless Jig... helps on the hang ups and gives you another fish catching option. Quote
deadeye32. Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I personally like using the round drop-shot weights cause I feel like I can feel the bottom better. I do know however that many guys who fish places with quagga mussels such as lake Erie like the long vertical weights so that the mussels dont nip at the line. I also like the idea of using a weedless jig or another weedless bait to give another option to the fish, I might have to try that this year. Quote
mynameis....andimabassaholic Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 gey hung up and lose a 3 dollar jig, opposed to a .25 cent weight Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted March 5, 2008 Super User Posted March 5, 2008 I pour some teardrop shaped sinkers for my dropshots. The low center of gravity keeps them down on the bottom better without sturring up to much silt. The pointed top comes through the cover better. Quote
mynameis....andimabassaholic Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 how bout size of weight?? pretty much got the shape down Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I like the round weights, mostly because when I'm not using my dropshot rig the round weight stores nicely in my BPS Hook Holder. Here's the hook holder from BPS And here it is at work Quote
HesterIsGod Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 how bout size of weight?? pretty much got the shape down I use mojo weights in rocky areas, and teardrop in weedy areas. I use pretty light weights in the rocks to, 1/16 or 1/8. I go heavier in weeds, depending on thickness of weeds, Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted March 5, 2008 Super User Posted March 5, 2008 When I'm fishing verticle I use a 1/2oz. When I'm casting it out and working it back I go lighter but I never get lighter than 1/4oz. Quote
Branuss04 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 When I'm fishing verticle I use a 1/2oz. When I'm casting it out and working it back I go lighter but I never get lighter than 1/4oz. +1, sometimes i'll go up to 5/8 during different conditions where i have a hard feeling the bottom with a lighter weight. Quote
mynameis....andimabassaholic Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 thanks guys lot of help i appreciate it Quote
Super User islandbass Posted March 5, 2008 Super User Posted March 5, 2008 I pour some teardrop shaped sinkers for my dropshots. The low center of gravity keeps them down on the bottom better without sturring up to much silt. The pointed top comes through the cover better. This is also my preferred ds weight shape for the same reasons. I have not however found a mold for it. Is yours custom made? If they are available, it would be the thing to get me to make my own ds weights. Thanks! To the subject, after Tear Drop, the cylinder is my next preferred shape. Quote
WIII-60 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 I'm having a hard time picturing a difference between your tear-drop shape, and a regular casting or bell sinker. Got any pics? Quote
Super User islandbass Posted March 5, 2008 Super User Posted March 5, 2008 I'm having a hard time picturing a difference between your tear-drop shape, and a regular casting or bell sinker. Got any pics? Here you go: http://www.westcoasttackleandcompany.com/site/quickdrops/ Quote
jrhennecke Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 gey hung up and lose a 3 dollar jig, opposed to a .25 cent weight Using the jig does give the fish another option. Besides you take a chance of hanging up a jig evertime you use it. Quote
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