It was born in Japan almost a decade ago as the ultimate light-line finesse technique to counter the heavily pressured bass populations in their lakes. The Japanese pros brought it to the West Coast ...

The drop-shot rig, which incorporates a hook tied above the sinker, has realized great success in bass fishing circles. But the rig is also effective on walleyes, on lakes that contain green ...

Balog’s drop shot rigs consist of a No. 1 Gamakatsu hook tied to 6-pound test fluorocarbon line using a Palomar knot to make the hook stand straight out from the line with the point up. Balog usually ...

Gamakatsu is known for their quality hooks, and the stout construction and fish-holding ability of these saltwater hooks stands out from the crowd. VMC simplifies the drop shot rig with this hook, ...

The first time I used a drop-shot rig was back in November of 2000. It was the hottest rig on the pro bass fishing scene at the time. In fact, it had become a much-guarded secret among a few bass pros ...