31 minutes ago, Junger said:

I'm guessing why most people drop shot with a spinning reel, along with finesse line. Also another technique I'm just getting into this summer.

So I think that technique would work in water about as deep as your rod, +/- a few feet. There are a couple spots in my local reservoir that go to 15 ft real quick. To get the proper presentation, I'm thinking I'll need to launch it high up in the air so there's a lot of slack in the line and finish with a high rod tip. New to deep t-rigs, and maybe a drop shot would be a better presentation.

 

Edit: just found this video:

 

 

 

Indeed. However, if my ds rig is on a casting rod, I won’t hesitate to use it. 

 

I think it’s great you had the observation skills to notice what you did. It’s the mark and trait the benefits any angler a lot. 

To answer your question. Yes, Ive also been doing strange things while casting for a long long time. I've actually started casting with my feet while blindfolded. This way I don't have to switch hands and I can use my powers to guide the lure where I want it to go. Plus I can avoid the debate about LH vs RH.  It's second nature now but requires many years of tedious and grueling training on the planet of Dagobah. It's not cheap either, I had to pay some green goblin creature with hairy ears to teach me the true powers I hold within. But it was the best money I've ever spent in this Galaxy.

10 hours ago, Junger said:

Edit: just found this video:

Exactly this!  Nice example.

I cast with my right hand & reel with my left. I always cast past the target when fishing with a short rod when fishing in & around tree's. (5 1/2 & 6 Ft. rods) On the flats & in the grass & stumps using longer rods I cast with both hands & reel with my left. Again casting past my target & working it back.

17 hours ago, GReb said:

This is probably horrible technique but I tend to not engage right away when flipping and pitching. I hold the spool down with my right thumb the first few seconds. I’ve set the hook on many a fish with just my thumb holding the line lol. I’m not even cognizant of it 95% of the time. I should prob just buy a left handed reel for my pitching needs

I don't do it all the time, but often - and always subconsciously.  Usually on a perfect flip/pitch to a very specific spot that I'm confident holds a fish.  I believe my brain prevents me from interrupting my concentration....even the routine act of engaging the reel is enough sound and movement to distract from bite detection sometimes.