I am intresed in learning Drop Shooting.  I would like to know what plastics like trick sticks or finess worms are used.  What tackle is preffered and were to fish them shallow or deep or in beween. I also want to read as much as I could on this to better understand it I understand the rig a little but don't know much else.

http://www.myoutdoortv.com/show-microsites/bill-dance.html

just scroll down his videos to his drop shot one  ;D

That is my next goal to tackle....drop shotting.... : I have tried before and caught some fish but never fish it enough. That's my problem, I can't stick with it!!! I always used a trick worm, and that's what I'll be using when I start fishin it again.

I used to use it 90% of the time, but I have broadened out more in my fishing.  I really like it.  Use the search tool, there are numerous posts on here about it.

To over simplify the technique:

Light or Medium Light rod. I prefer ML.

Light line. I prefer 10lb sufix braid with 5#-12# flouro leader (3-10ft)

Razor sharp hook. I use owner mosquitos in size 4-1/0. Size 1 mostly

Weight. Depends on cover and depth. 90% of the time I use a 3/16 cylinder

Baits. ANYTHING. Most commonly 4-6" straight tail worm. Suppler the better

Tag length 3"-15ft. 12" is a good starting point

Presentation Most typically: Cast to known cover or cast far on structure. Allow to sink to bottom. After touchdown, keep your line tight, without moving the weight. Shake. Pause. Shake. Pause. Lift weight off bottom and move 3-10ft closer to the boat. Repeat shaking and pausing, then moving, until under the boat or out of target area. Rinse. Repeat.

This is a VERY versatile and lethal system. Honestly one of my favorite techniques. Don't hope for a lot of big fish. I think that if I were to throw a drop shot, any day of the year, under any condition, i could avoid the skunk everytime. Of course, working for 12 hrs with a 3" leech just to catch a 10" fish doesnt sound that fun, so i still get skunked once in awhile ;D

Do not be afraid to try different applications or baits with this rig. I will use everything from tiny 2.5" minnows to 17" worms with this rig. Also, crawdad imitations fished with a very short tag can be downright deadly.

Have fun!

This is a VERY versatile and lethal system. Honestly one of my favorite techniques. Don't hope for a lot of big fish. I think that if I were to throw a drop shot, any day of the year, under any condition, i could avoid the skunk everytime. Of course, working for 12 hrs with a 3" leech just to catch a 10" fish doesnt sound that fun, so i still get skunked once in awhile ;D

Have fun!

I have caught a lot of really nice fish on this.

I've got 7lbers on it, doesnt make it a high probability big fish technique.

I am fishing for smallmouth, and my experience is in one certain place I fish I have caught the bigger fish on DS, and this place is where I do the most dropshotting at.  I guess it depends on the area you fish.

Do not be afraid to try different applications or baits with this rig. I will use everything from tiny 2.5" minnows to 17" worms with this rig. Also, crawdad imitations fished with a very short tag can be downright deadly.

Have fun!

Where do you get 17 in. worms at????????  :-?

Do not be afraid to try different applications or baits with this rig. I will use everything from tiny 2.5" minnows to 17" worms with this rig. Also, crawdad imitations fished with a very short tag can be downright deadly.

Have fun!

Where do you get 17 in. worms at????????  :-?

I have them custom poured for me.

I want some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

I love fishing big worms for big bass...... ummmmmmmmm can you tell me how to get my grubby lil hands on some please............ ;D