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This needs to be quick

As in a few hours I will be heading on my boat to Kapowsin. Im planning on drop shotting for largies with real big worms, and weights. Well I shouldn't say big but, im using 3/8 oz. and usually I use 1/16. or 1/8. Im going to trying to go near grass, in trees, and pads. But. I have never done this technique, just drop shot for smallies. Have you guys ever tried this? I would like to go a little bigger, but i don't have time to goto the store and get bigger drop shots. My baits are going to range from 8-10 inches. and hooks 3/0 to 6/0. What should i try to do to go bigger?

Thanks, spencer

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on July 29, 2010 at 11:49am

Add splitshot weights if you just need more weight. I'm not sure why you think you need more weight though? Unless you think the wind is gonna start blowing 40mph? I have started using splitshot weights for a lot of dropshotting applications, and they work well. Unless you are in heavy grass and need a pencil style, or fishing deep rocks in which case quick drops are great.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on July 29, 2010 at 11:52am

I feel that i need more, Just in case i want to start punching the thick grass on the east side

Aaron Christel said:

Add splitshot weights if you just need more weight. I'm not sure why you think you need more weight though? Unless you think the wind is gonna start blowing 40mph? I have started using splitshot weights for a lot of dropshotting applications, and they work well. Unless you are in heavy grass and need a pencil style, or fishing deep rocks in which case quick drops are great.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on July 29, 2010 at 11:56am

To add, get the split shot weights that are just round and don't have the lever to pinch them open. They get hing up less and don't grab as much weed and gunk.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on July 29, 2010 at 11:59am

Ok, thanks. I was also going to get some of my river pencil lead and try to make a few things that way.

Aaron Christel said:

To add, get the split shot weights that are just round and don't have the lever to pinch them open. They get hing up less and don't grab as much weed and gunk.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on July 29, 2010 at 12:06pm

You have hole punch pliers for that pencil lead? Get creative and you should be able to make a pencil style weight that will punch well. Just tie a couple of overhand knots so it pulls out if you get hung too deep.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on July 29, 2010 at 12:13pm

No I don't, but i do have surgical tubing. The lead should pull out of that if it get's hung up

Aaron Christel said:

You have hole punch pliers for that pencil lead? Get creative and you should be able to make a pencil style weight that will punch well. Just tie a couple of overhand knots so it pulls out if you get hung too deep.

Permalink Reply by Daniel on July 29, 2010 at 1:23pm

Spencer, when I drop shot for large mouth I use 1/4 - 3/8th oz pencil weight and a 4/0- 5/0 EWG hook. A 7ft baitcasting rod and 12# fluoro line. 7 inch flukes or senkos work great. The reason for the added weight is because your whole set up is much bulkier then a snub on a spinning rod.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on July 29, 2010 at 1:45pm

Iunderstand this, just i need more weight to punch. Usually depending where I fish. 1/16 to 1/8 and maybe 3/16 if it's blowing.

Daniel said:

Spencer, when I drop shot for large mouth I use 1/4 - 3/8th oz pencil weight and a 4/0- 5/0 EWG hook. A 7ft baitcasting rod and 12# fluoro line. 7 inch flukes or senkos work great. The reason for the added weight is because your whole set up is much bulkier then a snub on a spinning rod.

Permalink Reply by Daniel on July 29, 2010 at 1:52pm

if youre using a baitcaster chances are you will need more than a 1/16oz weight to pitch your bait around regardless of the cover.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Christel on July 29, 2010 at 2:12pm

Unless your really good at pitching, a heavy weight is just gonna spook largemouth that are skidish anyways. Especially on a clear day like today. I am with daniel, use the lightest weight possible.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on July 29, 2010 at 6:27pm

When I fish for Smallies, I use a spinning real, Today I used 3/8, and some river pencil lead, and wasn't pleased

Daniel said: