Dropshot

[tociar]

Anybody dropshot with a casting rod. I always dropshot with spinning rod but thought about having 2 rods ready to go and thought about a casting one. I probably just need one rod but was thinking about it. Thanks for any comments.

[Bender]

My first drop shot rod was a casting one with a Calcutta 50 reel on it. I didn't care for it too much, but if you were dropping straight down then it was easier. Other than that I don't remember any advantages and it didn't "feel" right so I sold the reel. I prefer very small line and it doesn't seem to work as well on a casting reel.

[djkimmel]

There are some nice, smaller, light casting reels with very tight tolerances that can handle lighter line. I have tried it off and on. Sometimes, the reduced torque and twist of a casting reeling is nice for just about any technique.

[Manxfishing]

A casting rod works. just comes down to what feels best for you

I tie 2 or 3 DS rods
Just so that I don't have to re tie when I find the pike

[Waterfoul]

I have one for "power shotting."  Heavier weights and such.  But I run 15 lb Power Pro braid with a floro leader so casting it with even a 1/4 oz is no problem.  Used a Shimano Curado reel on a Shimano Crucial Rod.  But this rod serves several purposes... shakey head, smaller jigs, etc.  I much prefer my spinning set up.  I have 2 of them tied up in the boat.

[chrisvmo]

Don't listen to Waterfoul, he know nothing about drop shotting!

[Waterfoul]

Oh come on... I'm the self-proclaimed "Best Drop Shotter in Michigan" and you know it!   

[chrisvmo]

Key word "self proclaimed" Jk!  I can say I was taught by the "best drop shotter in Michigan."  That's gotta be good for something!

[Waterfoul]

I have to stop teaching people how to drop shot.  Don't want to get beat at my own game!  LOL!!