12-31-07, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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Drop Shotting Rod
What actions and powers do you fellas use for the drop-shot? I have my "St.Croix Wild River"; 7'6''; ML; Fast Action, and I am wondering if this is too light or too long. I've heard longer is better, but I am concerned in the length area. I've tried a 3/16OZ drop-shot, and this rod feels like a noodle when shaking...
What do you Guys have to say? -Lunk-
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01-01-08, 01:53 PM | #2 |
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Dropshot rods
My favorite is the Shimano Crucial Drop-shot (spinning), medium action, 7' 2".
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OK, Mike, thanks! My rod doesn't sound too far-fetched then, eh?
BTW, what line do you Guys prefer? Fluorocarbon I assume, right? 6LB? -Lunk-
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I fish 20 pound Power Pro for my main line and 10 to 12 pound Seaguar Carbon Pro Flouro-carbon for my leader. I have used this in Lake Amistad with water clarity to 25' without a problem.
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I am planning to use either 10lb PP with 8lb fluoro leader, or All Fluoroclear, 8lb. As for a rod, I am getting a Shimano Compre either 6'6" M or the 7' M Both have the front grip exposed blank design.
This will not just be my Dropshot rod, but for all my finesse baits. BB P.S. It's a spinning rod.
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Hey, BigBassin, that sounds like a good rod, saying that our "Foremost Promoter", IslandBass, has that for a drop-shot rod.
BTW, this isn't going to be just my drop-shot rod either. I am going to use it for small Shakey Heads, Finesse Jigs under 1/8OZ, and skipping Senkos/Dingers/Tiki Worms... -Lunk-
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You can use any of these rods, for multiple uses and they work great. Compre is a great stick also. Be sure to look for the exposed rod fore grip, it really helps you feel the bite.
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Do you think 7'6'' is too long though? Is ML too light?
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The two rods I use for drop shotting are a: 7' Lamiglas Drop Shot special (ML) (Main rig, can only be used on the weekends because it is 1 piece and doesn't fit hidden in the trunk) 6'6" Shimano Compre (MH) (Trunk Rod) As for the action of ML, it is very easy to confuse a rod's action with its power. The term medium light action refers how the rod bends over its length. For an ML rod, it will usually mean that the rod's flex point will be somewhere in the rod's upper third section. A rod's action has little if anything to do with a rod's power. If one disagrees, take a look at the Loomis rod catalog and look at the rods with an ML action. They almost always will say, "with enough backbone to handle bigger fish.." or something like that. I can also speak from personal expereince with my ML Lami rod. It has the perfect blend of action and sufficient backbone. I can keep a 4# bass away from diving under the dock with 6# invizx. I guess in short, it is not a wussy or whippy rod. If anything, the ML action might make it easier for you to work the bait. Again from experience, it seems it is with less "effort" that I can work my bait with my ML rod than my MH rod. It just seems "easier".
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Thanks, Ib! The only thing I'm really worried about is weight size. I will mainly use an 1/8 or 3/16 ounce weight, but anything heavier will make the rod feel like it's made of Jello.
By the way, Medium/Light refers to the rods power, the action is "Fast". -Lunk-
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I am getting this exact rod.... paired with a Shimano Symetre 2500 rear drag reel. Not only for dropshotting but for most of my soft plastics. The reason I chose the M rod is so that I can use a bit heavier lures but still have good tip action to improve finesse presentation.
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You're right, LL. I don't know what I was thinking. Long winter so far.
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Tell us about it! How much snow you have out in Wash., IB?
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Hey island, do you have more than the 3 feet of snow we have here?
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Fortunately, although it is cold here (Seattle area), our proximity to the salt water keeps the snow at bay except in the mountains. We might be getting our 2nd snow blast possibly this Sunday, but snow doesn't stay here for more than a week. Good old Pacific Ocean. We been in the low 30s at night and low 40s in the day.
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I ordered some 1/8 and 3/32 Ounce Tungsten River2Sea Mojo weights yesterday, along with a bunch of other stuff!
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