I don't hear this method mentioned much at all here so I figured I'd share. Not to be confused with slow rolling, as this is a bottom fishing tactic. I believe this method is best in spring and fall, but surely can be used all season. Heres how I do it. I find 2 large weeds beds, reeds prefered, with a channel between them. I like reeds because they typically grow in sand/hard bottom and usually there is rocks mixed with them. I position the boat directly in the middle of the channel between the beds. All I do is cast to the middle, or deepest, part of the channel and let the bait sink. Now, I slowly bring it back, dragging it on the sand, ticking the rocks, and ripping through the scattered weeds. All that commotion really seems to trigger a bite just about anytime, in any weather. Reel just slow enough to feel the bottom and your blades pumping slow and steady. I hope this helps somebody and if any of you guys use this method please share your experiences with it, and any tips you have!

It works!! I actually learned this method fishing with KVD in the 97 Minnesota Top 100. He used it alot on Minnetonka on various humps with weedbeds in deeper (15-18 ft.) water. He caught some big smallies that day!

Since then, I have had success with this technique also. It is important to have a sensitive rod when working a spinnerbait this slow as you need to feel those blades turrning.

I use basically the same technique over wind blown points. Cast, let fall to the rocks/bottom  then slowly using the rod tip not the reel to drag the spinnerbait across the point with the surface current. Works every time.... ;D

I haven't done this in a while, but my grandfather used to use this technique quite a bit.  Also, before the jig and pig really took off, he use to pitch and flip a spinnerbait and work it off the bottom alot.

I was wondering the difference between "dragging" a spinnerbait and "slow rolling" a Spinnerbait, so I did a little research on the topic.

According to this sites definition:

Slow rolling involves using a heavy (1/2 to 1oz) spinnerbait, and a retrieving it slow enough that it ticks the top of weed clumps, stumps, or other low lying cover.

Dead dragging is similar, except you are working the bait on the bottom, crawling it across cover until it is picked up.

I never knew there were different terms for these two similar techniques. I thought that they where both one and the same. (Slow rolling)

I have used that technique a lot this summer. There was a day a couple of weeks ago that I fished all morning until about 11:00 and hadn't picked up a single fish. When I started slow rolling/draggin I boated 8 fish in 45 minutes on a chartreuse tandem colorado strike king.

It is a technique that requires a TON of patience!

A few tips.

First of all, when you think you are going too slow, go slower!!

Second, you are going to pick up some snags if fishing brush, and grass on every cast if fishing it. It goes with the territory. But the frustrations of these annoyances can pay BIG dividends.

Think about how many anglers actually fish a spinnerbait this slow. Those in the know and a few pros.

Fish it as you would fish a jig and pig. You are going to get hung up, but many times, it will be a bass!  

You got it bowjunkie, if you're not getting snagged and bringing in weeds, it's time to move! It's that constant contact and change in bait movement that really makes this technique hot. I also attribute alot of strikes due to that massive thump your blades give when reeling super slow. I mean, I can feel that thump up my entire arm so you know the bass can sure feel it. I use double Colorado blades for this but I'm sure tandem would be fine too. 20lb braid is my line of choice, it really helps feel the bottom. I use 3/8oz where I fish {about 7-9ft} but you may wanna go bigger for deeper water. It's alot of fun, and best of all, it's just another way to use the already awesome and versatile spinnerbait

Slow rolling a spinner bait allows you to feel the bottom contour and cover.  Whats different in dragging?  Sounds like you are slow rolling.

My problem is I tend to fish a spinnerbait too fast.  Guess I need to concentrate on slowing down.  I think I have the right bait, though-a couple weeks back Cabelas had a special on Terminator Heavy-T's, a 1 oz spinnerbait.  They will be great for that technique.

My problem is I tend to fish a spinnerbait too fast. Guess I need to concentrate on slowing down. I think I have the right bait, though-a couple weeks back Cabelas had a special on Terminator Heavy-T's, a 1 oz spinnerbait. They will be great for that technique.

Good point! A heavier spinnerbait works best for this technique, especially in deeper water.

Truth be told, that is the reason I got them-for deep water.