Drop shot vs. finesse, which is better?

[jb_adams]

Yes, newbie alert again!  I still have SO many quesitons!   :-/

Which is better, drop shot or finesse?  Local conditions for your lake is obviously the first variable but please explain the technique used for each and which conditions to use these techniques in.

Thanks!

JB

[paparock]

Check out the fishing articles section on this site as there are many great articles on all the different techniques. Here are some links.

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/dropshot_fish.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/drop_shot_bassfish_2.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/Finesse_Fishing.html

PS

Welcome to the site. This is the best bass site bar none!

[Matt Fly]

Each one is a tool in your toolbox, they each have their strengths and uses.  

Right after a fish spawns, it usually suspends off bottom or after cold fronts, fish like to suspend off bottom.   Those conditions are made for drop shotting when they aren't to far off bottom.

Hookem

Matt

[Rattlinrogue]

I really like 'em both,but as Matt Fly said each is most useful under differing conditions.I prefer the drop shot because it keeps my bait above the submerged grass which is really thick down South and gets worse as it gets hotter.By the way,drop shotting is known for deep water presentations,but I use it in very shallow water conditions,also(3-6 ft).

[abelfisher]

I would say drop shotting is a form of finesse fishing.

[jb_adams]

I would say drop shotting is a form of finesse fishing.

That's kinda what I thought. The term "finesse" means delicate or as dictionary.com stated,

"Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship"

I have also read of worm finesse fishing in deeper back water with lilly pads and scum. I would think this is a form of finesse fishing as well. That's why I asked what the difference was and which is better.

Since I have joined here, I have learned so much that there is no way to try it all to see which works! I guess I'll have to go fishing more to try all of the techniques!! ;D

Before:

After trying the new techniques:

Thanks in advance guys!

[Nick_Barr]

Drop shot fishing is really finesse fishing, but a finesse worm worked deep inot thick cover on tough days can produce HAWGS!

[vtbassin]

I guess I'll have to go fishing more to try all of the techniques!! ;D

;D That is a great idea ;D ;D Go fishing more! ;D I would reccomend not trying to learn all the techniques at the same time. Pick 1 or 2 and work on them then expand from there. 8-)

[reellittlephish]

Finesse Fishing:  A light line technique (6# /8# test fluorocarbon) using small plastics from 1 to 4 in water clarity to 30 ft.  where  the fish are either, neutral, inactive or highly pressured. Usually rigged as a split shot, t- rig, drop shot, brass and glass, bobber  rig.  Usually using a spinning outfit...weights are in the 1/16 to 3/16 range...  Sometimes includes stitching the line.   Get this out when the conditions are calm and the water is flat or when surrounded by numerous boats.  Fished slooow with precise  lure postitioning and usually prior knowledge of the underwater terrain. From a California guy...