Dropshot weight for trout?

[Big Ray]

Hi this is my first post here. I was wondering what is the most weight that can be used to dropshot for trout?

[MexicanPistachio]

I use 1/8 when using 2lb test. Guess if your using 4lb you can get away with 1/4 weight.

[Big Ray]

Cool thanks.

[fishmounter]

And be sure and use a split shot for your weight, especially if you are fishing in a rocky area. Squeeze it onto your line lightly, so if it snags up, you can just slowly pull on your line, and the sinker will slide off, and you'll get your expensive hook back. Split shots are cheap. Way cheaper than drop shot sinkers or other specialized weights. After your split shot slides off the tag end of your line in a snag, just crimp on another. When I float tube and slowly troll
at any of our SoCal lakes, this is the ONLY sinker I'll use while drop shooting with 2 or 4 lb test line.

[Big Ray]

Ok fishmounter thanks.

[Piss on Myspace]

you can use as much weight as necessary but you must be quick on the hook set.,, as soon as the fish feels the weight, he'll most likely spit it...swing away buddy

[Big Ray]

Ok thanks Piss on Myspace. Have you ever used up to a 1/4 oz on the drop shot?

[fishmounter]

Yes. The deeper it is, the more weight I'll use. For bass or trout fishing, I'll use 1/4 oz. weight almost as a standard size sinker in water from 10 t0 20 feet deep. Heavier if it's deeper than 20 feet.

[ato316]

when im trout fishing i try to use as light weight as possible on 2lb line. most of the time i use 1/8 oz, i'll use 1/16 oz if i see trout along the banks and im trying to stay in shallow areas. i only use 1/4 oz if im casting into some wind.

[Big Ray]

Thanks guys

[Piss on Myspace]

Ok thanks Piss on Myspace. Have you ever used up to a 1/4 oz on the drop shot?

Oh yeah yeah..even up to a 1/2 oz...whatevers needed to get where the trout are. Depth is not really a factor but rather wind conditions and the distance where the fish are holding. Early am fish will be close to shore, but as the sun rises and the fishing pressure increases theyll move out a bit further. The d/s will work but the most entertaining and rewarding style of spin fishing fot trout has got to be with a mini jig. Gluck

[Big Ray]

Thank you Piss on.