The drop shot rig is a versatile and effective finesse fishing technique that is particularly well-suited for catching bass in a variety of situations.
The basic setup consists of a main line, a leader, a drop shot weight, and a hook. The leader is tied to the main line, and the drop shot weight is attached to the leader a few feet below the hook. The hook is baited with a soft plastic bait, such as a worm or a minnow.
Traditional drop shot rigs, while effective in many situations, have some drawbacks that anglers should be aware of.
Potential for line twist and tangles: The drop shot rig can be prone to Line twist/tangles, especially if the line is not properly spooled or if the bait is not rigged properly. This can be a major frustration when fishing, and it can often lead to lost bait, fish and time.
Prone to line breaks at hook: Due to the content tension fron the fish and weight, the is a fairly high potential for the line to break at the hook knot when fighting fish.
Time-consuming setup: Drop shot rigs can be time-consuming to set up, especially for anglers who are not familiar with the technique (think about the previous point).
As luck would have it however, there's at least one drop shot rigging option that not only simplifies the preparation but also enables the bait to be presented in a unique way most bass have likely not seen.
Enter the floating drop shot rig!
As a follow-up to his introduction to the reverse wacky rig, bass pro Matt Stefan lets the "cat out of the bag" in the following video where he discusses setup and advantages of the floating drop shot rig. Enjoy!
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