What is a Drop Shot Rig?
One of the experts of the drop shot is Woo Daves, it worked well enough to win him the 2000 Bassmasters Classic. Drop-shotting is a new technique and it’ making waves among anglers. It’s not a difficult setup, nor is it complicated to fish. According to Woo, when you drop shot, the lure is fished above the weight, typically about 2 feet. You’ll also need a small hook, something no larger than a No. 1 Mustad light-wire hook. You can even use a smaller hook, half that size if you want. To rig the drop shot, tie the hook approximately 2 1/2 to 3 feet up the line with a Palomar knot (Click here to learn how to tie the Palomar knot). Bring the line through the bottom of the eye so the hook is sitting up. Then, after you get the knot tied, it’s very important to take the line and bring it back through the eye of the hook one time, and pull it until it’s tight. What this does is make the hook stand out and makes it straight. Then, with the remaining length of line, you stick the end through t
