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Drop Shot Gear Guide
Overview
Dropshotting is a specialized technique that requires the right components to make the rig work correctly. You need the right line, the right rod, the right weight, and the right hook. These dropshot hooks from Gamakatsu feature ultra-sharp points that will stick to anything that touches them and a bend behind the point that will hold a nose-hooked worm in the perfect position ninety degrees from the line. The points will penetrate the hard upper lip of a bass and the sharp barb will not let the fish throw the hook when you are playing them in. We offer all the sizes Gamakatsu makes of these hooks and we also offer the economical twenty-five count pro-packs. Be sure to check out the other hooks we offer for dropshotting from Gamakatsu.
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Great for Neko RiggingI've been using the #1 and #2 Gamakatsu DS/SS for about 4 years now on Neko rigs. The hooksets are positive and I prefer them to the similar Owner hooks. Super sharp right out of the package. I've had some where I had to bend them back to the original curve after having it hang up in serious wood, but good as new. Highly recommended!
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Comments: Gamakatsu Drop Shot / Split Shot are high quality construction and offer consistency - however the lack of gap between the hook point and hook eye can often result in skin hooked fish. If you already have these hooks in your tackle box, bend the hook point out 1 degree with a pair of needle nose pliers to increase the gap which will help to land more fish. If you are considering buying these hooks for the first time, I would recommend you look at another brand drop shot hook with an increased gap between the hook point and the hook eye.
From: Luther: Georgia 12/14/22
Comments: Gamakatsu never lets me down with any hooks that they make, they are the best out there and they will be to where I go to if i'm In need on senko hooks or drop shot hooks
From: Luke: 5/20/21
Comments: Ive used a ton of different DS hooks and these are golden standard. The no 1s and 2s stick the roof of the mouth with little effort and stay stuck. Even on fish over 5 lbs they hold great and you need pliers to get them out most of the time. I haven't used the g finesse DS hooks because I haven't had to. Havent used a DS hook that beats em. The mosq lights are good but I get better hooksets with the drop/spits.
From: Rusty Shacklfur: New Jersey 5/26/19
Comments: In my opinion gamakatsu makes the best hooks for all species of fish from big cats to bass and crappie. I will continue to use their products and believe they will continue to produce for me.
From: Nicholas: St. Joseph 1/15/18
Comments: Fantastic is all I can say!! Been dropshotting with these hooks for past 8 years and the have never failed me!!
From: Dukslayer26: East Bay, Ca 5/16/17
Comments: These ss/ds hooks are the best drop shot hooks I've used. I hook up better with these than I do with Owner Mosquitos or VMC spin shots. I use the size 2 hooks with a swivel 18" above the hook and Lunker City Bakudan weights in anywhere from 10-40 fow, primarily in the Summer for bass. I've have had great success. They just work, and that's what I need. Maintenance free fishing.
From: Eric: CT 10/2/16
Comments: Great hooks, Super Strong & Sharp!
From: Christian: Ocean County, NJ
Comments: These are the best hooks made for dropshot. Does not require sharpening out of the package. I have not tried the Hayubosa hooks yet but they look pretty good too. Ill let ya know soon.
From: Nathan: Pasco, WA
Comments: I was sight fishing with a wacky rigged 5" senko without using an o-ring. I was using the 1/0 size which seemed a bit small. I missed a lot of hook sets so please go with the 2/0 or 3/0 size or you might use an o-ring so you have less plastic impeding the hook set.
From: Raul: Escondido, CA
Comments: Great hooks, i use #1 and 1/0 for dropshotting halibut in southern california and they've held up to a 30" butt with out problems. Super sharp and strong!
From: Adam: Anaheim, CA