riverhunter
12/5/2014 11:25:00 PMOr you can beat traffic by going in earlier. I work at 6 am and usually make it to Seattle from Everett just under 30 minutr
chad s.
12/6/2014 5:08:00 PMWhat setup were you using on the dropshot? Rod, line, hook, hook size, and drag pressure?.... Shouldn't lose that many fish like that on a dropshot. Maybe we can help you figure it out
bassman72
12/6/2014 5:56:00 PMI had 8lb floro leader with 20lb Sufix 832 main line. with a 1/0 dropshot hook (Gamakatsu). Used a 4" roboworm and another similar worm also used a 3" senko style plastic wacky style and a 3" baby bass assassin. using a 6'6" med action spinning rod. drag is not too tight its loose enough for a large fish to take some drag without breaking the line but tight enough that I was not loosing any line with the hook set.
Amx
12/6/2014 6:53:00 PM1/0 hook sounds way big for those baits. I use a #4 and sometimes #2 for 3" worms, nose hooked and wacky hooked.
Amx
12/6/2014 6:56:00 PMBraid main line? Floro main line? Mono main line? I don't know what Sufix 832 is. 20 lb floro and mono is WAY big and will most likely have a big bow in it, thus a bad hook set/penetration. I use 10lb Tuff Line HeviCore sinking braid with 6 lb floro leader of about 3' to 6' length.
bassman72
12/6/2014 7:59:00 PMsorry the Sufix is a braid. with the dropshot I pull straight up with just a steady pressure.
chad s.
12/6/2014 9:11:00 PMSounds like you're doing a lot of things correct. I would tighten up your drag pressure, and then lessen it while playing the fish. You want to use the smallest hook you can get away with when fishing deep. Opt for a #4 Gammy when using the smaller worms. You should step up to a #1 when wacky rigging 3" senkos. I use nanofill to a 4 or 5lb leader. Gamma touch, Or Sunline are my preferences. I Use a slim beauty knot for joining the two "it's really knotless". I've never had the knot break while playing a fish. Always much sure your hook is upright. I always run my tag line back through the eye of the hook. Marc Marcantanio has some videos somewhere "YouTube???" Demonstrating this. Sounds like your on the right path!
Amx
12/7/2014 12:30:00 AMOh ya, what weight are you using at that depth? Length of leader/dropper from worm down to the weight?
fishalot33
12/9/2014 1:46:00 AMdrop shot sand shrimp or coon stripe around structure , you will be supprised what you catch in WAWA even in winter!