BKDs on drop shot rig

[tufnik]

Thinking about using a 6" bkd on a drop shot rig. Anyone try it? I figure 50# test leader with maybe a 4/0 or 5/0 hook. What do think about jigging with this?

[surfdog]

dont know if it works until you try it, might be the new rig

[ictalurus]

I've thought about it for jigging for big croaker but haven't tried it. Croaker tend to hit when the jig hits the ground or when it just comes up, so I don't know if having some distance between the weight and BKD would be a disadvantage. It would be a way to use a smaller hook, though. I don't think 50lb test is necessary, though, unless you're jigging some sort of sharp structure.

[tufnik]

Yeah, it can used around structure. I'd target stripers (or blues).

[surfdog]

blues will tear up a BKD in 2 seconds. metal for them, croaker have small mouths so smaller plastic would be better for them.

[ictalurus]

Actually, the 16"+ croakers have no reserves about hitting 6" BKDs. It blew me away last year when I caught several over 17" (no citations, though) that way, and it was a good way to weed out the small fry. A buddy of mine used to slay the big croakers in VA using bass assassins. Since I was using a 1oz jighead, I hooked most of them under the jaw, which is why I wanted to try a smaller hook on a drop shot rig. Unfortunately, I haven't been fishing enough this year to find the big croakers.

[surfdog]

i tried some 4"gulp on them yesterday with no hits but i think my jig head was too light only 1.5oz. next time i'll try a heaver head