Drop Shot Rigs

[Fishhead]

You dont need a 3 way swivel. You tie a drop shot hook (Octopus hooks) to the line using a Palomar knot and leave the tag end of the line about 1-2ft long. Then tie a weight to the tag end the length you need. Be sure to use an overhand knot to the weight so it breaks off easily if snagged, that way you don't lose your whole set up.

It really sounds more complicated than it is. Actually its quite simple once you see it and easy one you've used it. Check out that web page, there lots of info and suggestions there.

[stratosjoe]

I have been using the dropshot quite a lot this year and it seems I have had better luck dropping it off a ledge really slow and then barely move the line causing the bait to move without dropping further off the ledge then just cause it to drop to the next ledge and repeat. 4" straight worm in garlic man makes me nervous just thinking about it:-) :-)