Dropshot Rig
Anytime the Bass prefer a slow presentation and are relating to or near the bottom this is a good rig to try. If the fish are not very aggressive I set up with a light rig, by light I mean 6 to 8 lb line with a #6 to #4 hook. Fluorocarbon is a must. The weight is 1/4 to 3/8 oz. A word of caution here with this light rig and small hook you can not set the hook like you were fishing a heavy jig. Use what is called a sweeping hook set that is take the slack out then just pull the rod sideways. The bass will set the hook for you.
If the bass are more aggressive I switch to heaver equipment like 10 to 15 lb Fluorocarbon line and a little larger hook and a weight of 3/8 to 1/2 oz.
How It’s Done: To start off I tie on the hook facing up, like in the picture. Leave the tag end about 6 to 18” long. At the tag end of the line tie on your weight so the hook rides at the desired depth. The manufactures make a special weight with a special look on the top and call it a dropshot weight but why pay when a regular worm weight works just as well.
Soft Plastics For Dropshot Rigging: For the light rig I prefer a short straight worm. For the heaver rig take your pick.
The picture shows a double clinch knot but I actually prefer a Palomar knot. Mostly because it is easier to tie.
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