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Are there any decent rods for drop shooting that are not labeled as drop shot rods?
Can I just look for med/heavy rods with fast tips?
I have never tried drop shot but I plan on giving it a go this year.

rodbreaker wrote:Can I just look for med/heavy rods with fast tips?

All depends on where you plan on using it. I wouldn't go any higher then medium if it's open water but if you're around any structure like weeds and pads or timber I'd go heavier

You don't nessicarly need a technique specific drop shot rod to be successful. Any medium fast action rod will get it done, but ideally you want something 6'8"-7'2" medium power xfast.

Rodbreaker: I have some choices at the store that are not drop shot specific. As pointed out, you shouldn't go any heavier than a medium action with an x-fast tip. The price range for quality rods runs just shy of $100.00 to close to $700.00

Ed
Paddletales

I know I'm shopping for a new drop shot rod myself, I know i'm looking for a Champion 702sf or 703sf. I just don't know which one to choose yet and who has them in stock

Drake: We will be at the Bowmanville swap meet on Sunday and I will have a bunch of Dobyns with me on sale. Might be a good drive for you to make.I believe I have both in stock.

Ed

drake691 wrote:I know I'm shopping for a new drop shot rod myself, I know i'm looking for a Champion 702sf or 703sf. I just don't know which one to choose yet and who has them in stock

Hi Drake, I am using a DX 702sf and it's extremely sensitive, light. It is my goto drop shot rod. I usually use 1/4 to 1/8 weight and at some rare occasions I use a 1/2oz (which I feel is heavy but needed in stronger current) so I would suggest to buy the 702sf if you use that range of weights. If you prefer heavier weights then I would suggest the 703sf. I have a DX743sf for wacky style fishing but also use it for tubes. I would find it a bit to stiff for my style of fishing for a drop shot set-up.

Rodbreaker and Drake,

I use a Champion 702SF for dropshotting. This rod isn't specified for it but works very well within its price point. I realize the DX series is more suited for bottom contact and more sensitivity but for this technique, I have never felt a need to jump up to the next level within Dobyns. I'm sure it would help but I just don't see a reason to change.

And Drake, if you can make it to Bowmanville, the prices on the Dobyns are really good.

lape0019 wrote:Rodbreaker and Drake,

I use a Champion 702SF for dropshotting. This rod isn't specified for it but works very well within its price point. I realize the DX series is more suited for bottom contact and more sensitivity but for this technique, I have never felt a need to jump up to the next level within Dobyns. I'm sure it would help but I just don't see a reason to change.

And Drake, if you can make it to Bowmanville, the prices on the Dobyns are really good.

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The 702sf is the rod you want, many speak of the Champion 702sf being a tad more powerful then the DX702sf. A 2 1/2 power if you want to look at it that way. The 703sf will be too much rod for what you are looking to do.

+1 for Bowmanville this weekend, you'll be hard pressed to find a better price then Paddletales will have.

The ABU Veritas DS rod is also great if on a budget.

Picking up a crucial 6'8 med,xfast in the morning.Now I just need a reel.Thinking stradic 2500.

That's a great stick. My clients enjoy them everyday on the Larry!

Stradic 2500 is a nice match, go CI4 if you can. Throw 8 lb fluro on and giver!

RJ

RJ wrote:That's a great stick. My clients enjoy them everyday on the Larry!

Stradic 2500 is a nice match, go CI4 if you can. Throw 8 lb fluro on and giver!

RJ

should I use fluro only or braid with fluro leader end.I see some guys run both?

I think if you go back a few pages or search you'll find that topic. I prefer mainline fluro but some do prefer braid. My decision to go mainline fluro is dictated by the fine wire hook I use.

RJ

I recommend you go see Ed at Paddletales. He will definitely get you set up properly.

My finesse D/S rod is a Dobyns Champion 742 with a 3000 Ci4 reel spooled with 10lb 832 with a 7lb fluorocarbon leader. My hook choices are Gamakatsu Splitshot/Dropshot hook and I use Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap hooks for bulkier baits.



I see everyone on here listing the traditional light line finesse gear for dropshoting. If you think dropshoting is only a finesse presentation you'd be wrong.


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