Drop shot rig questions...

[hotrodelrod]

I struggle so much trying to vertical fish or jig, rarely is there a day when the wind is calm enough to not fight to try and stay vertical..... I have used the drop shot method with success and enjoy it but it is still difficult to stay vertical.....
Am I missing something or am I just not that good with boat control?

You can also use the wind and drift with it. I have a Terrova with I Pilot and I adjust the nose of the boat as needed so stay sideways. Those Perch I posted were caught in this manner using the Dropshot

[naturenut]

in windy cond. i use 1/2 - 5/8 oz. weight.

[VaCrappieMan]

I've been drop shotting some from the bank this year and have had success but, I basically tye on my jighead (1/32 oz) with loop knot and it usually has a 2 or 3" tag end... should I switch to a reg hook and sinch it tight to the main line? I hadn't ever done this before this year so I'm new to it all.

[Yaker]

I prefer my hooks tied on a two inch tag end,A bit unconventional,but I have started using soft floating jigs tipped with a variety of tidbits.I find I have little to no tangles,and for myself,I get better hook ups.Try several styles,like anything the one you are confident in will be the one you catch fish on.

[naturenut]

hi.
myself, i would go with aberdeen hook and cinch it tight to the line with a palomar knot. small soft plastics have a great horizontal presentation/action then.

I've been drop shotting some from the bank this year and have had success but, I basically tye on my jighead (1/32 oz) with loop knot and it usually has a 2 or 3" tag end... should I switch to a reg hook and sinch it tight to the main line? I hadn't ever done this before this year so I'm new to it all.