Drop Shot Length, Weight, and Bait Testing | Underwater Bass Fishing Rig Test

In this video, I test drop shot rigs underwater in an Olympic size swimming pool. I film the action of the drop shot with different weights, baits and leader lengths and give tips and instruction on the best setup, hooks, line, and retrieve for fishing a dropshot offshore for bass. Hope you enjoy!

-Jonny

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[RevelsGang]

Underwater reviews are needed for every bait out there. I have yet to use the drop shot but now know how! Thanks!!!

[TheBasshunter]

Dude your content is awesome! Straight to the point and not 15 minutes of teasers.

[gregc]

Would love to see this underwater perspective on Ned rig and shakey head. And great work. This is so much better than any other underwater video I have seen.

[zootycoon]

Dang I’ve been fishing the drop shot now for 5 years. Thanks so much for the awesome tips. It took me a few years to figure out some of these tips and learned a lot more from this video

[erinbussard]

If you could Show the action of the bait and you working rod at same time would be great. So we can see how you are moving rod to make bait move how it does on video.

[waynehiggs]

Good work. Learnt more from this than anything else I’ve watched so far. It would be interesting to see how things change in flowing water

[sjkepner]

Add a view of you working the rod with the under water footage so we can see how what you are doing impacts the bait. Love your videos!!

[Tonympiotrowski]

some of the best info on the net, your are doing and showing the things I would do but can't for lack of a pool and camera equipment, thank you brother.

[djnuukkinkold]

Real helpful knowing the actual presentations of baits. Allows for much better effect in target. I appreciate you bruh.

[fishing]

Great video. You open my eyes on the different leader lengths and also using the French fry on a Carolina rig.

[jbjgibbons]

I am also surprised by the results and think it is counterintuitive. But using my high school education, I’d hypothesize that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. And force equals mass x acceleration. Therefore, the heavier the drop shot weight, the greater the rebound force pulling back against the lure as you drag and stop the weight. And because the water simulates a more weightless environment, the result is magnified as the effect of gravity is reduced due to buoyancy. 🤓😳 So as your test demonstrates, it is important to adjust the size of the weight to achieve the desired effect! I’m actually really glad you did this. It will change the way I drop shot fish. 👍🏻

[Bassniper]

Perfect underwater video, I guess the difference of the weight is how easy the weight gets moved with the presentation and how tight that weight pulls the line. Thanks for the always great content!

[petecorey]

I've been avoiding the drop shot for years, but seeing it under water I have a whole new perspective. I can't wait to use it now! Thanks for the great video. That robo worm has great action. Now, I gotta get back to trying to tie this drop shot knot for the 35th time....🤦‍♂️

[BluntTruth]

Excellent video showing the worms various actions with different weights and leader line lengths. Nice job...

[ryanvarner]

Love the underwater shots! Thanks for putting this together!

[robpatterson]

GREAT footage for 2 guys taping a Go-Pro to the end of a pole!! Excellent video, Jonny!!

[careyparkinson]

Thanks for this video. I fish 80% drop shot and try all kinds of baits. Im always wishing I could test in a pool to see what Im actually doing. Drop shot is #1 method of sub-surface bass fishing. If I were challenged with only one option in a competition, I would choose the drop shot.

[timothymason]

😊 Awesome video! Thank you for your valuable time and valuable information.
God Bless you and your family brother.

[marcsmith]

Love this. I’m new to bass fishing. You are helpful and very informative. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge.

[dondasher]

I really like the z man baits for this. Now I can actually see why I like it so much....it looks like it does in my head. Thank you for your hard work. 👍🏻👍🏻