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 ...

The drop shot rig has bailed out many a bass angler. You can fish it any time. But it really earns its keep when you're fishing vertically or targeting hard-to-catch bass that are heavily pressured, ...

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 ...