BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING (Worms, Hooks, And Rods)

Today's Buyers Guide is all about dropshotting fishing! Dropshotting is a core technique that every serious angler should master. Today we're exploring the different worms, rods, and terminal tackle that shine with this technique. We're also throwing in some key tackle tips that will make a huge difference when you're fishing!

Dropshot fishing can be very simple. You suspend a worm above your weight and shake it to draw fish in. But that's just the beginning of this giant category! There are different worm shapes and styles, different hook shapes and wire sizes, and that's before we get into the rods and equipment. As time goes on you'll learn that subtle differences in the baits and hooks make a huge difference in your catch rates. Today the guys are breaking down their favorite baits for different situations and explaining how each one should be rigged.

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Spinnerbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WboTfeT6t5Y


JDM BAITS...

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Size: 2.8" - 3.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue, AJ's Juice


•Reins Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Size: 3.5 - 4"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Pro Blue


PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•Netbait Baitfuel Flat Sided Shad: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Size: 3.5, 5.5

Colors: Dark Shad, Green Pumpkin


•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smoke Black Purple


•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Size: 3.25"

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Spro Pintail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Size: 3.75"

Colors: Ozark Craw, Nasty Shad


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Missile Baits Mini Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret


•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, MMIII, Oxblood Light


DROPSHOT HOOKS...

Light Wire– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Weedless– Owner Cover Shot (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Heavy Cover– Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf


TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: X-Large


DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tungsten Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


•Reins Tungsten Tie–On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Sizes: 3/16 - 3/8 oz


FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BANG FOR THE BUCK DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10"" ML: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


CASTING DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz