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 ...

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 ...

One of the most effective big walleye and bass patterns is often overlooked by anglers in this part of the world. In summer, when many of our fish have retreated to deeper water, their search for food ...

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 ...

Drop shot rigging is a staple presentation of serious bass fans from coast to coast. But it remains a largely overlooked option for anglers pursuing other species of gamefish, including crappies. That ...

Attention fishermen: It’s time to take another look at drop shot fishing. It was this May 22 note with attached pictures from Billy Zeller that got me thinking: “Went to Loch Raven on Sunday. Caught 9 ...