Drop shot set up recommendations

[FrickerDude]

I am thinking about adding another drop shot rod and reel to the arsenal (like I need another).  Any recommendations out there for a good set up that is not crazy expensive?  I would like a good all around set up for shallow to deep, large and smallmouth.  thanks 

[dartag]

I drop shot 90% of the time.  I use a Powell 701 Light action,  Fast Tip.  Not sure they are made anymore.   Basically any rod close to 7 feet with a light action will do.  I use 8lb braid with a 10-12 Floro leader tied on with the Alberto knot.  They have caught everything from bass to musky.   You not going to horse the fish in so you have to play them out. 

[Big dreams]

I have been using the Fenwick Elite Tech rod rods.  I have one 6'10" M and a 6'10" ML.  Both are great rods.  I just picked up the Revo Rocket and I like it.  The other reel I have is the Lew's Goldspin and that one didn't last long.  Hooked onto a carp and it burnt the drag up in that reel.  Whichever you get, try to make it as light as possible.

[21XDC]

The Fenwick Elite Tech 6ft 10in ML is great... But the Abu Garcia Venerate MODEL # VNRTS702-4 is an awesome rod for the money... Try and find it on sale... $129 is full price.

[21XDC]

This is a good deal>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/ABU-GARCIA-Venerate-Orra-70-ML-Spinning-Combo-ORRA2S20-VNRT70-4-/201886740005?hash=item2f01632e25:g:W0AAAOSwAANY6xYg

[FrickerDude]

Thanks guys. 

[FrickerDude]

This is a good deal>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/ABU-GARCIA-Venerate-Orra-70-ML-Spinning-Combo-ORRA2S20-VNRT70-4-/201886740005?hash=item2f01632e25:g:W0AAAOSwAANY6xYg

Combo arrived today with a broken tip.  Sending back and will be waiting for replacement.

[21XDC]

    

[djkimmel]

Someone was a little rough on the package... better luck next one!

[21XDC]

It looks like the price went down today.... Maybe you can ask for a price adjustment too... 

[FrickerDude]

Tried out the new rod and reel yesterday and I really like it.  Super sensitive and nice action.  Ended up putting 8# stealth braid on and it cast like a dream.  Thanks Mike you the recommendation!

[DeanV]

My go to finesse rod is any 7' St. Croix medium light rod.   Seems to handle just about any finesse technique quite well.  I have 3 of them.  One is set up for drop shot at all times.   The others are usually a Ned rig or something similar. 

[djkimmel]

I'm beginning to wonder if you have to OWN a kayak to the Ned rig... or if you own a kayak you have to FISH the Ned rig...?!? There's hardly a conversation that runs between yakkers online that doesn't mention 'Ned rig.'

[DeanV]

Last year, I could highly recommend it from shore, kayak, or boat.   This year, I have not tried kayak yet.

[spinnerbation]

The best bang for your buck in my opinion is this combo at BPS:

http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-Supreme/Bass-Pro-Shops-Johnny-Morris-CarbonLite-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/2259692/

Very light, very sensitive combo's. I put them in the same ball park as a Crucial / Stradic balance / sensitivity / performance wise, but at half the price.

For Dropshot I will use any one of the 3 either the 7'2" M-F, the 6'9" ML-F, or 6'8" M-XF. Each have their time and place for me. Hard combo to beat at $191 - $201 US Taxes in.

[Dave B]

I have the 6-8 carbon light with a smoke reel, love that set-up for dropshot. I really like the carbon light rods.

[detroit1]

so...it sounds like no one "bubba-shots".....

[FrickerDude]

so...it sounds like no one "bubba-shots".....

I have been giving that a go this year, just with a bait casting set up.

[Waterfoul]

As the best drop shot fisherman in Michigan (self proclaimed!!     ) and a Shimano dealer, I LOVE my 7'2" Medium Cumara drop shot rod.  This rod paired with a Shimano Stadic Ci4 2500 or 3000 spinning reel is so light and sensitive you can feel the fish thinking about biting your bait.  You could also go with the Shimano Crucial in the same length and action as it is the "hand me down" Cumara blank from a couple years back.

My partner and I have had great luck with these set ups for the last 4 or 5 years.  We use Power Pro 15 lb yellow braid and 6-8' of 8 lb fluorocarbon leader (the diamerters are more similar than if you go with 8 lb braid... the braid can cut the floro easier at that lighter weight).

[21XDC]

so...it sounds like no one "bubba-shots".....

I do....