When drop shot baits first appeared on the mainstream bass scene, having made the long journey from Japan to California and then eastward, anglers generally didn’t appreciate the technique. For the ...

The drop shot has since become a staple in most bass boat decks any time of year. It’s a technique that any serious bass angler knows how to rig and when to throw. I’ve thrown the drop shot all around ...

As my search for the ideal drop-shot hook continues, my buddy Ben Nielsen turned me on to a perfect hook for bass fishing: an Owner Cover Shot. What makes this hook fairly unique is a small bait ...