Drop Shot

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The  drop shot is a very versatile rig for catching bass under many conditions. A drop shot is designed to keep the bait off the bottom where most bass like to feed.

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A drop shot rig is made up of a small hook, usually in the range of #1 or #2 all the way up to a 2/0 size. The hook is tied anywhere from a few inches up to a couple of feet from the end of the line. Use a polymer knot to attach the hook.

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A weight is attached to the bottom of the line. Special drop shot weights are designed for easy attachment. The other benefit of using a drop shot weight is that if you get hung up you can usually pull the weight off the line and save the rest of the rig. This saves time re-rigging and the cost of the hook.

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Leader length (distance between the hook and the sinker) can vary greatly. Some fisherman always use a 6 inch leader for all conditions and swear by it. Others vary the leader length depending on water clarity and weed height.

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The videos below explain the exact way to set up the rig, the kinds of baits to use, leader length and hooking options as well as how to fish it.