How to Fish a Drop Shot Rig
Buy a medium or lightweight rod.. Thread 10–20 lb (4.5–9.1 kg) braided line through the eyelets of your pole.. Tie a 15–18 in (380–460 mm) fluorocarbon leader
Steps
1
Buy a medium or lightweight rod.
Buy a medium or lightweight rod.
2
Thread 10–20 lb (4.5–9.1 kg) braided line through the eyelets of your pole.
Thread 10–20 lb (4.5–9.1 kg) braided line through the eyelets of your pole.
3
Tie a 15–18 in (380–460 mm) fluorocarbon leader
Tie a 15–18 in (380–460 mm) fluorocarbon leader
4
Tie the leader to the hook.
Tie the leader to the hook.
5
Thread the tag end back through the other side of the hook.
Thread the tag end back through the other side of the hook.
6
Attach a weight to the fluorocarbon leader.
Attach a weight to the fluorocarbon leader.
7
Attach bait to the hook to finish the rig.
Attach bait to the hook to finish the rig.
8
Cast your line
Cast your line
9
Reel in the line so that it's taught.
Reel in the line so that it's taught.
10
Lift the rod to feel for potential bites.
Lift the rod to feel for potential bites.
11
Reel in the line 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) and check it if you don't get any bites
Reel in the line 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) and check it if you don't get any bites.
12
Pull the pole up hard to sink the hook once you feel a bite.
Pull the pole up hard to sink the hook once you feel a bite.
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