dropshotting with baitcasting rod and reel

[bob620]

Hi guys,need a little info on drop shotting with a bait casting rod and reel.Need pros and cons.Thanks in advance

                                                 bob690

[motocross269]

I have tried it...When spotting fish on the graph you can't make the drop as fast as you can with a spinning reel...Also I don't feel like I have as much control..
I am going to keep on working on it though because using a baitcaster virtually eliminates line twist when using straight Flouro....
I have started doing more tube dragging with baitcasters with some sucess....

[fiker]

When vertically fishing in very  deep water and drifting downstream, it's nice to use a bait caster.    It's easier for me to change depths when needed.

[djkimmel]

Been sticking to spinning tackle for light rigs, but I have it on my todo list to try power dropshotting and will use casting tackle for that. I've actually sort of done it a few times and it has worked, but I need to make it a mission to get used to it and try variations on purpose. Never to old to learn...

[motocross269]

I have had some decent success drop shotting in Shallow water on Northern inland lakes while trolling around looking for beds...Every once in awhile you catch a cruiser....I have never used a baitcaster in that application but it may be a good place to try...

[BigSmallie]

My partner and I use both spin & cast.   Each has their place like Dan said, spin for light weight and casting for power shotting.

BS 

[thedude]

Been sticking to spinning tackle for light rigs, but I have it on my todo list to try power dropshotting and will use casting tackle for that. I've actually sort of done it a few times and it has worked, but I need to make it a mission to get used to it and try variations on purpose. Never to old to learn...

power shotting never works and don't even think about trying it.......



i'm making a few baitcasting DS rods this winter. My personal rod will be painted hot-pink with picture of tinkerbell and the words "fairy wand" on it.... or maybe something more vulgar... who knows Would really like to get a daiwa px68 to go with it.

[Redbone]

Been sticking to spinning tackle for light rigs, but I have it on my todo list to try power dropshotting and will use casting tackle for that. I've actually sort of done it a few times and it has worked, but I need to make it a mission to get used to it and try variations on purpose. Never to old to learn...

power shotting never works and don't even think about trying it.......



i'm making a few baitcasting DS rods this winter. My personal rod will be painted hot-pink with picture of tinkerbell and the words "fairy wand" on it.... or maybe something more vulgar... who knows Would really like to get a daiwa px68 to go with it.

Dont forget the sparkles!