Looking for some advice on the best way for a standard drop shot setup on a spinning reel. I've typically been running light braid (10 lb PowerPro) as the mainline on a 2500 spinning reel, and using a few feet of fluoro (10 lb Seaguar) as the leader, connected with a uni-to-uni knot. The drop shot itself is tied with a Palomar knot on the fluoro.

 

This setup seems to work okay in open water, but anytime I try it in any spots with any sort of cover, weeds, structure, as soon as I get hung up it becomes a time suck. I end up having to break off the leader at the uni-to-uni, then have to spend a few minutes to retie the leader, drop shot, hook, sinker, and rebait.

 

Any suggestions on a line setup that is less time consuming but still effective in typical drop shot situations? I've considered going all fluoro, that way if I break off I can simply retie on the mainline and save some time. Also, I need to figure out a way to simply avoid getting hung up in the first place. I've only had modest success/experience with the drop shot, and have only used open hook setups with Owner mosquito hooks.

You’re doing everything right.  Either tie to a micro swivel or try Rebarb hooks and T rig your bait.