[flukerr]

Here is another can of worms. I have learned a little about this rig too but i need more info.Rigs,hooks,baits,sinkers, and a major one can you do it from shore? If so what kind of structure is best to fish it near? I understand the basic principal of the rig i just need more data...........I love this site

 

[Brown Trout]

shore bound

flukerr,

They can be used from shore, but I've only had limited success. The best bet IMHO is near bridges, walls, causeways, etc. Anywhere there is a sharp drop off near the shore. Stumps, weed beds, old rock walls, lily pads, etc. are also good structure to poke around in. As usual a boat is invaluable. Much easier to slip up close to cover and put it right on their noses.

I generally use 15# big game w/ a 1/4-1/2 oz sinker. I tie the hook 12-18" above. Hooks vary depending on bait. Iv'e tried everything... grubs, worms, lizards, shad, porkrinds, banjos. They all seem to have a place. Smaller sizes in the early spring seem to produce better than later in the summer when larger baits work well. Good Luck!!

 

[flukerr]

Brown trout.

Thanks for the info.Its tough here on the island,not to many good drop offs close to shore that are deeper then 5 ft..I have a whole new bag of tricks for these fish.......

 

[616630]

drop shotin'

I've tried this technique while wade fishing some of the lakes on Long Island and upstate and it works where ever you can find structure edges. Either a Lily pad bed or fallen tree's are the best however they are usually on the shallow end of the drop shot spectrum while dropoff's are the deeper end of the spectrum. I like to make a long cast to the edge of the pads and keep a tight line as the bait settles on the bottom i shake my rod tip to impart action to the bait. Then hop it back in short hops and a tight line. Most of the hits happen on the first drop or hop but some times you get hits as you reel it in. The method has many more applications when applied from a boat but will work when used from the shore or wade fishing.

Tight Lines!!!

DR FISH