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Dropshot Rig
The Dropshot rig is perfect for fishing known hotspots. Because it’s a slow presentation, it’s important to know there are fish in the area. At the tag end of the line is a special weight featuring a small wire loop at the top, and the hook rides at the desired length above it.
How It’s Done: Tie on the appropriate hook, leaving a long tag end for the weight. The weight is attached to the line by simply running it through the wire loop and pulling upward so it catches. Since the weight will be on bottom and in most snags, with a constant pull the line will pull free of the weight and it’s quick to simply attach another rather than having to retie the whole rig. Rig a soft-plastic to the hook with a Texas rig or simply through the head of the bait. Cast to known fish-holding cover or structure and allow the rig to settle. Then make light twitches of the rod to provide action to the bait. Strikes often are light.
Soft Plastics For The Dropshot Rig: Any soft plastic can be used on a dropshot, but most common are worms and minnow-styles.
