Bass Fishing Basics

Back to Basics : Bassfishing 101 – Drop Shot

Basic information regarding a drop shot for beginners. I’m teaching how to rig a drop shot with straight tail Roboworm, applications AND how to fish a drop shot.

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Line: Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon ( 8 Lb to start or with light cover, 10 lb & even 12 lb will work) https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Sunline_Super_FC_Sniper_Fluorocarbon/descpage-SLFCS.html?from=jlfsh

Hook: Eagle Claw / Trokar Dropshot Hook (I use a 1/0 size hook )
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lazer_Trokar_Drop_Shot_Hook_7pk/descpage-ECTDSH.html?from=jlfsh.

Weight: Ark Drop Shot Tungsten Weight (Suggest to begin with 1/4 oz weight )
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ark_Fishing_No_Chip_Tungsten_Tear_Drop_Shot_Weights/descpage-ATUSDW.html?from=jlfsh

Bait: Roboworm 4 1/2 ” straight tail worm (Start simple )
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roboworm_Straight_Tail_Worms/descpage-RW45ST.html?from=jlfsh

Then, once you get the hang of it all, experiment with other soft plastics: creature baits.
Fighting Frog –
Yamamoto Single Tail Grub –
Roboworm 6″ Straight Tail –
Roboworm Curly tail –

Colors of baits: GENERAL RULE
– The Clearer the water USE more Natural or Earth tone colored baits (Brown, Green Pumpkin, Shad, blue gill)
– The Dirtier / Stained / Darker the water USE colorful / brighter / and Very Dark Colors (black, dark blue, Dark green pumpkin, Chartreuse)