This isn’t your dad’s finesse dropshot fishing! Punching, Flipping, Creature baits, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler’s realize. If you’ve compartmentalized it as a finesse technique, you’re missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer!
In today’s video Tim is covering standard dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. But he’s also adapting the method for grass, for heavy cover punching and flipping, and even for Bait Finesse (BFS) applications. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim finally took the time to show us how it’s done.
Below you’ll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We’ve also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…*
Bait– Netbaits STH Baitfuel 3″ Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz
Color: Bang
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight– Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 3/16 oz
*SHAD PROFILE WORMS…*
•Reins 3″ Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs
Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill
•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8
Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Big Bite Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo
Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby
•Netbait STH Baitfuel 3″ Jr Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz
Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Juvenile Goby Pearl
*STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS…*
•Roboworm 6″ Straight Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3
Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff People’s Worm
•MissileBaits 6″ Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Johns Juice, PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet
•ZMan Floating Worm: https://bit.ly/3UFAWPb
Colors: Green Pumpkin
*UNIQUE PROFILE BAITS…*
•Keitech 3″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Purple, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL
Colors: Electric Shad, AJ’s Juice
•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin Red
*DROPSHOT HOOKS…*
•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Size: 1/0 – 2/0
•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 1/0 – 3/0
*DROPSHOT WEIGHTS…*
Tie On– Swagger Vader Tungsten Tie On Pencil: https://bit.ly/3OhVlaU
Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz
Standard– Swagger Vader Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz
*DROPSHOT ACCESSORIES…*
•Cal Coast Fishing Cali Clip: https://bit.ly/2lNGGL9
•Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Size: Medium Deep
*POWER SHOT COMPONENTS…*
Hook– BKK Heavy Cover: https://bit.ly/3DHAuZP
Size: 3/0
Weight– Reins Heavy Weight Sinker: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V
Size: 1/2 oz – 1 oz
*TIM’S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6’10” Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Power Pro maxcuatro 30 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
*TIM’S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BFS DROPSHOT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’2″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6’10” ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
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