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Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by JS » Sat Sep 17, 2011 12:45 pm

I recently bought a dropshot specific rod/reel combo for myself and i LOVE it. [thumbsup] I am curious as to what all of you are using? What works the best for you? Also, what are your favorite dropshot baits,line,and hooks?

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by kzoo » Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:19 pm

I'm happy with my Shimano Crucial Dropshot rod paired with a Shimano Stradic FI 2500. I've had the rig for three years now and it's holding up well, the entire rig is incredibly light and battled many large smallies!

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Post by AaronW » Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:36 pm

I love drop-shotting, probably use it more than most people;

I've got a budget rig with the 2011 Shimano Compre drop-shot paired with a Shimano 1000 Sahara reel. They upgraded the materials for the new Compres making them similar to the previous Crucials with IM 9 graphite. Light, sensitive rod and I like those reels, I use the 2500 for my wacky rig. I use 10 lb braid with 8 lb floro leader for the added sensitivity. Just gotta use care when tying the double uni...

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by Amx » Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:47 pm

Yamamoto dropshot rod I bought in '02, still works fine, when I use it,:-" maybe 10 times a year. Give me a crankbait most time. [biggrin] The reel is a Shimano Sidestab 4000. The other dropshot rod I bought in Jan or Feb is a St Croix with a Shimano Sidestab 3000, yes 3,000 not a 4,000 as on the other rod, that I haven't used yet, had it tied up, but took it out of the boat when someone else fished with me and haven't put it back in yet, give me a crankbait any day. :) lol
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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by lowvw » Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:56 pm

Dobyns DX703sf with a 1500 series Okuma. Have fished the DX702SF and liked it for light weights, but 1/2oz was a little much for it. 703 does it all, but does move the bait a little more.

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by Bigbass Dez » Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:00 pm

lowvw wrote:Dobyns DX703sf with a 1500 series Okuma. Have fished the DX702SF and liked it for light weights, but 1/2oz was a little much for it. 703 does it all, but does move the bait a little more.



I use my Dobyns DX701 For most of all my dropshot needs , I can tell all of you dobyns fans Dont under estimate the power of these rods .
I know that the rods are slim in diameter and light weight, However i have yanked on many 4 ~ 5lb fish with ease .
I personaly like to use the DX702 for tubes,flick shakes, and its also perfect for fishing weed beds with 10lb test with the re barb hooks .
My 703 has been awesome for medium diving cranks , senko's ,smaller trapps , and texas rigging plastics up too 1/2 oz .
The one thing that all dobyns users can appreciate is the fact that mostly all of the Dobyns series are some of the versatile rods on the market IMO.


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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by rl206 » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:38 pm

Ive got a 702 Dobyns w/ a Shimano Sienna 10lb main going to 8lb leader
(6lb once I run out)


The dobyns are pretty awesome rods, you can feel a lot more w/ them

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by JS » Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:55 am

rl206 wrote:Ive got a 702 Dobyns w/ a Shimano Sienna 10lb main going to 8lb leader
(6lb once I run out)


The dobyns are pretty awesome rods, you can feel a lot more w/ them
I also have the Dobyns 702 but with a pflueger supreme xt, loaded with 8lb flouro. I love this combo. It has already proven itself with handling good fish.

Also, what about everyones favorite baits,hooks,weights ect....?

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Post by fishingmachine » Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:15 am

i have a dobyns dx702 paired with a shimano. I love 6lb flouro. Pline 100percent. but im starting to like sunline now too.
Quikdrop weights all the way.
I use both owner mosquito and gami splitshot/dropshot hooks and the rebarbs for bigger worms.
Baits i like roboworms, sniper, panic minnows and yamamoto products

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by f1sh1nf00l » Sun Sep 25, 2011 1:14 am

St.Croix Legend Tournament 6' 9" Md. Lt. (Lifetime warrantee, and AMERICAN MADE)
Shimano Sarros 2500F
Berkley Trilene 100% Flurocarbon professional grade(very strong, low memory, and AMERICAN MADE)
Winter time= 15lb Spiderwire stealth braid(USA MADE) with a small barrel swivel and 6 lb fluro leader(eliminates line twist)
Sniper bolts are hard to beat, Pannic minnows are good, Roboworms, but if im looking for a big bite, I whacky rig a 5" Yum Dinger on a 1/0 Gamakatsu dropshot hook.
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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by islandbass » Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:03 am

Lamiglas Drop Shot Special mated to a Rapala 6sxi, 6# Sea Guar Invizx or Cabela's house fc line

For heavier cover, I have my Shimano Compre and Symetre.

Casting - Curado 101D with my lamiglas competitor or Cabela Mag Touch.

Many bass have been suckered by all of these rigs.

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by Bisk1tSnGraV » Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:24 pm

Not say best but it is what I am using ... Lamiglas Excel Bass XL702SM w/ Pflueger President 6930X.
'course they don't have biscuits and gravy ... but if they did, I bet everyone would eat there.

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by gort » Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:39 pm

What makes a drop shot rod different? Is it lighter and faster action?

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by kzoo » Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:49 pm

Gort wrote:What makes a drop shot rod different? Is it lighter and faster action?
Weight, action, and sensitivity. Look into warranty.

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RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by 3riversbasser » Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:21 am

Dobyns makes killer rods no doubt and I've caught a ton of fish on the DX702 dropshot rod this year. By comparison thought the DSR822 NRX is head and shoulders above anything else out there. Paired with a Abu Garcia REVO premier 20 spinning reel and 5 or 6lb sunline and you've got a top of the line combo.

Granted it is not cheap, but if your serious about it and do it enough it can pay off in the long run.

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Re: RE:Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by Bigbass Dez » Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:45 am

kzoo wrote:
Gort wrote:What makes a drop shot rod different? Is it lighter and faster action?
Weight, action, and sensitivity. Look into warranty.
Your correct Paul ,

Guyz be sure too look into the warranty policy on any rod purchase .
Dobyns has a no questions ask lifetime warranty , just bring $60 to either Auburn Sports Marine or 3 riveres marine and they will pull a new rod right off the Rack for ya :cheers: AWESOME DEAL!!

I also agree that the NRX rods are top notch rods no dout , but the warranty policy can use some improvements IMHO!! If i were to spend $450.00 on a rod i would like a lifetime warranty for sure [glare] .

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Re: Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by clarkhess122 » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:00 pm

I would definitely get a dobyns if I could afford one :-({|= from what I've heard they're the best on the market. Right now I just use my generic spinning combo for it. I haven't had much success with the dropshot but thats probably because I'm just not patient enough for it to do work. :-" one of these days I'll figure it out tho.

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Re: Best dropshot rod/reel combo

Post by Teal101 » Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:30 am

A custom built 6' Light/fast rod I built paired with a Shimano Symetre 3500 and 8lb P-line.

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