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https://quietjourney.com/community/YABB.cgi?num=1365414346 Message started by jaximus on Apr 8th, 2013 at 9:45am |
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Title: Re: drop shot Post by solotripper on Apr 8th, 2013 at 8:12pm
Here's a real drop shot set-up for Walleyes.
Came across it while researching some spots I want to visit after I retire and can take my time to enjoy. 8-) (You need to Login or Register 48 We first discovered the technique when we were holding directly over a bunch of suspended Walleye but couldn’t catch them on the good ol’ Jig and Minnow. Even if we lifted the jig off of bottom and held it at fish level, our success was mediocre at best. That’s when the dropshot came out. A #2 dropshot hook, a small 1/8 ounce dropshot weight and a lively minnow. With the hook positioned around 12 – 18 inches above the line, we simply dropped the rig over the side of the boat, directly into the fish showing up on the depthfinder screen and BAM… a new Walleye technique was born. A few pointers must be noted: If the fish are on bottom, a jig and Minnow will out produce a dropshot rig. Light line is a must on a Dropshot since these fish are up and mobile. 6 or 8 lb fluorocarbon is best. Leeches and Worms work as well. Hook the minnow through the lips, leeches through the sucker and worms in the front tip (once through only on all) Try not to move the rig much, let the live bait do most of the work. Drift as slow as possible or stay still if necessary. We have found evening to be the best time. Use a quality fish finder and learn to read it properly. This Walleye technique has since worked for us all over the country from Alberta, to Northern Ontario to the Bay of Quinte and so on. Good luck Dropshotting for Algoma Walleye, you’ve got the resource and now you have one more technique! Ang & Pete |
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