Drop Shot Rod Recommendations

[gabe]

Looking at a new drop shot rod and thought I would get the input from some of the top drop shotters in this part opf the country. I have several G Loomis rods and have looked at the G Loomis Drop Shot special spinning rod. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks Gents.

[focused fishing]

Hey Gabe,

I'm not familar with the Loomis. I use a Falcon Low Rider 6'6" medium light action. Real soft tip to work the bait and play the fish but plenty of back bone for a good hook set.

EP

[CaptainJoe]

Gabe,

If you prefer Loomis, there is a gentleman in the Kimberling City area that makes rods using Loomis blanks. He does a great job and the rods are custom, but many, many bucks less than the real thing. His name is Billy. He can be reached via Jerry's Bait & Tackle in Kimberling City....739-1116. I am sorry that I do not have any more direct information.

Good luck!

[Ham]

I've been very happy with my GYCB drop shot rod. You can see them on line at the GYCB website. Might be tough to finsd a place to play with them in person though.

[Jeremy Rasnick]

I really prefer the yellow eagle claw. It makes a 6" Kentucky feel like a 6 Pounder. For those not familiar with them....see attachment. You can find them at WalMart, KMart, garage sales, or your grandpa's tool shed.......Just Kidding. My honest opinion on a drop shot rod is that what ever feels good to you is what I would use. To me there is no special science to a drop shot rod. There have been times that I left my "Drop Shot" rod at the house and made due with other spinners as well as bait casters with a small leader to get by. I thik drop shot hook selection is more important that the rod on the other end. I personally use a 6' medium light Falocon Low Rider or a 6'3" pro finesse from Bass Pro. The low rider feels better to me and has less of a tendency to loop up around the rod tip, don't ask me why. If you are wanting a loomis, save it for a rod that matters, like a jig rod.

[Tom Spence]

I use a Falson Original 6'6" in med light. Really sensitive, good back bone and lots of tip. Also pretty cheap!

[Whack'emGood]

My honest opinion on a drop shot rod is that what ever feels good to you is what I would use. To me there is no special science to a drop shot rod. There have been times that I left my "Drop Shot" rod at the house and made due with other spinners as well as bait casters with a small leader to get by. I thik drop shot hook selection is more important that the rod on the other end. If you are wanting a loomis, save it for a rod that matters, like a jig rod.

That is funny. I was actually thinking really close to those same exact thoughts. What difference does it make what rod you drop shot with? You might as well use a cane pole... or a Snoopy Rod in my opinion. Of course I am kidding about that... but seriously, most techinqes require a specific setup to get the job done correctly and/or efficiently-- but you can drop shot with just about any rod in my opinion. I sure wouldn't spend much money on a rod that I was gonna dedicate to drop shotting. That is just me though-- drop shotting is just not my style, and certainly not my expertise. I'm sure a specific type of drop shot rod is very important to alot of guys and I respect that.

Whack'em

[doroger]

Check out the Loomis Shakey Head model. Bought one last year, great for both techniques, has plenty of backbone and for me just the right tip action.

[steveearle]

I fish nearly all Loomis and settled on the Shakey Head 821 for drop shotting. It is on the light side but I am using 15lb spiderwire with a 6' fluorcarbon leader. When using staight fluoro for drop shotting or shakey heading, I am using the 782 (6'6" med) GLX spinning rod for a little more backbone...

[Ham]

Yeah, I guess we could all pretty much et by with 6 foot medium action medium speed pistol grip rods.

I like a soft tip for drop shotting so I can shake the bait without jerking it up too much, but then I want a fairly fast taper so I get backbone BEFORE the rod bends to the handle.

While I'll agree that the rod doesn't have to be labled "drop shot", maybe companies are trying to help you pick a rod that does that job well on your first purchase instead of third or fourth try.

I wouldn't have bought the GYCB rod except that I fished with someone that showed me how to drop shot. I could not feel the bites and work the bait correctly with the spinning rods I brought BUT immediately caught fish when using one of his rigs. I wish I got to try before I buy on all my fishing gear purchases.