Alright this summer Im making myself try new things...ive been working on jigs and its been productive so its time to start something else too....ive heard dropshotting a lot.  Ive saw it some on tv...  Can someone explain the rig and how to fish it so I can get all my facts straight?

Usually fished on light line in deep structure. It basically consisits of a hook, 4-14" (approx) above a weight. Drop it into the brush shake it a little... Thats about as simple as I can put it. Someone else should be able to help you.

different people do it different ways.  some like to drag the weight and fish it essentially like a t rig but i find the most productive way is to think of the weight as an anchor.  let it anchor the rig and shake the worm, waiting to feel pressure and then use a reel set.  there is no doubt it will catch fish draggin it around but i think that it is best to let it be stationary and then move it to a new location and shake some more.

So basically its a vertical presentation. Sinker on bottom with the hook higher.

What kind of baits are used for it?

What kind of line?

What kind of rod do you want for this situation?

1, anything your heart desires. usually a fluke or finesse bait.

2, usually florocarbon, but again whatever you are comfortable with.

3, I use a medium weight spinning rod.

One trick i do is to use a split shot instead of tying a weight to the bottom. That way if the weight gets stuck I can put some pressure on the line and slip the weight off.