Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum

Wanted to discuss some gear. 

What are you guys using for your drop shot setups? 

The reason I ask is, I started fishing a drop shot setup this year and love it.  At times, I feel like I'm cheating!  I've taken a few non-fishers fishing this year and set them up with my drop shot setup and watched them catch multiple fish (granted, the prespawn and the spawn aren't the most challenging times to catch bass). 

I'm using a Shimano Crucial MH drop shot rod, Shimano 2500 spinning reel, 8 lb powerpro with a 8lb berkley 100% flouro top shot.  I found that the lightest weight I can go with and still feel contact with the bottom is a 1/4 oz (I've been experimenting with different shape weights).

What is everyone else using? 

You are using the exact setup that I use..The only difference is I use 10lb power pro...I think the heavier braid resists twist a little better but it isn't that much of a difference..

I use Gammie drop shot hooks but I am going to try some new hooks this year...Just to see...

I use various drop shot weights depending on the conditions...Everything from round tungsten weights to pencil style weights...I have seen a couple of guys using mojo weights with bobber stops or toothpicks to hold them in place...Haven't tried that setup yet..

I use an Avid 6'9" MLXF rod, shimano 2500 reel, 10# Power Pro, and 8# fluoro for a leader. 
I really like the Ownder mosquito hooks, in either #2 or #1.
For weights, I like to use the 1/8 oz round weights, but also have the pencil shapes ones as well.  When deeper, or windier conditions dictate, I go to the 1/4 oz. size.   But in the North Channel, in 30 or 40 feet of water, I use the 5/8 + weights that Mark Hill makes. 

For baits, on inland lakes I use the Nemesis 3" Gobies, on Clair, I often use the DS tubes in the 2 1/2" size, but have also done the 4" version as well.  I have tried the Gulp gobies, and they work fine also.