Tips and Tricks for Fishing with a Drop Shot Rig
Using a drop shot can be tricky at times especially when you don’t know when or where to use it. But a drop shot can be one of the most effective rigs in your tackle box when used properly. Here in Arizona, our fishing lakes can be pure rock bed, making using a drop shot rig a little difficult but we have some tips for this as well.
Once you learn the ways of rigging a drop shot, you’ve won half the battle.
Where to Use a Drop Shot Rig Fishing Arizona Lakes
- Drop shot works best in deep water where the fish are suspended just off the bottom. Look for deep points, beds, and humps with a smooth surface work best.
- You can also work a drop shot in shallow rockpiles, around docks and artificial habitats, so popular in our Arizona lakes.
- Also try weedy areas. Just be sure to rig your line with a weedless hook.
- The key is to focus on where you think fish will be holding.
When to Use a Drop Shot Rig Fishing Arizona Lakes
- The drop shot works best when bass are suspended because you can vary the length of the leader and put your bait right in front of them.
- The best times of year for suspended bass is during the fall and spring spawn.
- If the bass seem spooky from a lot of fishing action, give them a drop shot. This may cause interest with a different approach.
How to Use a Drop Shot Rig Fishing Arizona Lakes
- Use a slow presentation. The longer you can keep that bait in front of them the more likely they are to strike.
- Use the drop shot in deeper water. This allows you to drop the bait right in front of them.
- Give the bait a little wiggle action. Just give your rod tip a little shake. This is more effective than any other rig.
- When using in shallow water, keep your rod tip high to bring the bait further off the bottom. The higher the angle, the more distance between the bait and the bottom.
Nice info. I’ll try this trick later.
Salam Mancing