PiedmontAngler

Thanks for the response. I am going to do some testing between the 852 and Addermine this weekend and will make a decision from there.

That may be true and some testing may be useful. The 822 is a fine rod and makes it feel like you're fighting much larger fish so I am a little concerned with using heaver weights. If you would have told me months ago that I would have multiple spinning rods and be using them on each trip then I would not have believed you. They aren't power fishing but have been producing while make the fights more fun. It seems like it would be worth it to have multiple dropshot rods that can easily be used in different situations. Either with multiple baits, weights, tag end lengths, etc. The main part of the lake where I fish offers docks where one type of dropshot may come in handy then it gets deep quickly. Haven't had much luck on the deep portion though. Could be due to the weight and wind with me being in a kayak.

Thanks for the recommendations. The Steez definitely looks like it can handle it. I may go with the Steez unless others have recommendations. I have the 852S and Addermine but people say they aren't the best for DS. They also have weight ratings similar to the 822 DSR.

I have been using an NRX 822 DSR and have been loving it. Actually looking to pick up a second mid to high end dropshot rod and have been interested in powershotting. It appears that people use all types of rods for this due to there not being an application specific rod. My question is, has anyone found a nice spinning rod that they use for strictly powershotting? It looks like there are MH Poison Adrenas and Exprides that go up to 3/4. There are some Megabass that go up to 5/8 but that may not be enough. I may just go for a second 822 and max out at 1/2 oz. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

I’ve been learning new techniques this summer and drop shot is one of them. It will catch fish when nothing else can. Whether it be 2’ or 40’ deep, under docks, in a lake, pond or river. I start with other things but will end up on the DS if things are slow. The Megabass Hazedong is great and you can usually swim it to you rather than just sitting there.

Asheville is 2 hours from Fort Mill. Many mountain trips can be day trips. I use a kayak in Wylie and the Catawba. Both are completely different but have great opportunities. Was just out on a pond at a local greenway this morning and caught my PB.

Funny, I’m in the opposite position. I still love baitcasters but only used spinning rods when I was younger and held them in low regard. I recently discovered finesse and now have 3 spinning rods. Fun stuff and they have been much more productive in ponds and lakes in this hot weather.

Check out Fort Mill, SC. Right over the border from Charlotte. Many people who live here work in Charlotte. There’s lots of new construction or newer resale homes at prices cheaper than Charlotte. Not sure how much of a concern it is but I heard there’s an area around Norman (Mooresville?) that has reported an uptick in cancer cases. Just something to be aware of. Fort Mill is next to Lake Wylie and the bottom of the dam in the Catawba is great if you have a kayak. Norman is less than an hour away then you have the Santee Cooper lakes a few hours away and Charleston if you wanted some saltwater. It’s also reasonably close to various mountain trout waters if you’re into that.

This one holds 4 3700 boxes plus soft plastics on the top. 2 side compartments plus room on the outside. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-FLAM.html?from=basres

Would you fish these on a weighted t-rig?

Hi everyone, I live about a block away from the Catawba river right below Lake Wylie dam. When the dam is on, the water is pretty fast and there are a ton of rocks. I've gone out a few times and fished from the bank while trying to figure out what I could catch. Lots of people target stripers and catfish right below the dam. While about 50 yards away the largemouth bass fishing starts. I found out they could be anywhere around rocks in the strong current, eddies or even near the bank. I finally caught some over the weekend on square bills and lipless crank baits. I am wondering what others use for situations like this. It is extremely easy to get hung up on rocks here. The defacto lures seem to be lipless, squarebill crank baits and flukes that do not go too deep. People also use plugs for topwater. Would jigs, plastics or jerk baits be handy there? If so, how do you keep from getting hung up? I hear that the bass go crazy for shad when the pumps are first turned on. I was out in a kayak from 6am on Sunday and the water has been on with no stop for days. The bass did go crazy at a certain point with schooling shad. They were breaking up all around me but a whopper plopper and poppers didn't do anything. Any other suggestions?

Only been fishing for bass again the past couple of months but have not had luck on the Senko. I admit that I've only tried 5" in various colors on a weightless t-rig. A 4" Yum Dinger has been working wonder in a local pond though. Green pumpkin with a chartreuse tail, seems to be the only color that works.

I went with the MLXF, we'll see how it is. I ordered a Pflueger President in size 25 for the time being. It does seem a bit lighter than the BG 2000 but I do have a Quantum Smoke S3 I can throw on it.

Thanks for the additional feedback. Sorry to hear about the chemo. I had a friend go through chemo recently and he is back to his old shenanigans again. I am going with the Avid X, initially picked it up last night with 15% off at TW. Still had the chance to swap it because they don't get them back in stock for a couple of days. I will just buy the nicer rod now and add the 703 at a later point. I see that Dobyns has a refurb Sierra 703 for $120 so I can hopefully add one down the road.

Have you tried the Mojo line? Do you think the jump to the Avid X is worth it? It appears they both use the same blanks. I see a lot of people mention that leader knots can get hung on the micro guides. Are they that much smaller than typical bait casting rods? I run braid to FC leader on a bait caster and have no issues with it hanging up. The Avid X does look interesting though. I am going between just getting that 1 rod or getting a cheaper finesse rod and the 703 I originally planned to get since the price will be similar. Just not sure if 2 cheaper rods would be better than 1 expensive rod. Possible less expensive finesse options include: Major Craft Nanoace 6'6" ML / XF Lews TP-1 Speed Stick 6'7" ML / F Dobyns Fury 702SF ML / F (works well according to Dobyns) St. Croix Mojo 6'10" ML / XF Do you typically fish from land or a boat? Although I am trying to keep it at 4, I can definitely see the need for a 5th :).