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  1. 07-23-2021, 07:37 AM #1
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    I Finally Did It!!!!

    Yesterday I went out and forced my bank beatin' ass to fish some deep (to me) water. It was hard to do, believe me. I also tried the drop shot for the first time ever. Within a couple minutes I brought in a fish from 23 feet of water. I then proceeded to catch a total of five fish over the next couple hours, all on a drop shot and all in 20 feet of water or more. So it really can be done!! Unfortunately it cost me more $$$ as I had to make an order for more drop shot weights, hooks and plastics this morning already.
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    #2 07-23-2021, 07:39 AM
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    #3 07-23-2021, 07:39 AM
    Awesome, great to learn some new techniques. Will come in handy, not good being a one trick pony.
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    #4 07-23-2021, 07:39 AM
    Good for you. Walmart has most everything you need for that. Crimp on split shot works fine for dropshot weights.
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    #5 07-23-2021, 07:42 AM
    "The handicapped angler"
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    #6 07-23-2021, 07:43 AM
    Good for you!
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    #7 07-23-2021, 08:06 AM
    I need to force myself to do that too. I've had a little success but nothing I'm confident in.
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    #8 07-23-2021, 08:10 AM
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    #9 07-23-2021, 08:20 AM
    I'm doing it alittle bit also, but using DD crankbaits.....
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    #10 07-23-2021, 08:21 AM
    I'm trying this too. Since I've gotten mega360 I'm really trying to focus outside the weed line more. I can't believe all the rocks and chunk rock veins I'm finding out deeper. I also can't believe I'm not catching fish off them
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    #11 07-23-2021, 08:40 AM
    I am doing something similar here in MN. Not as deep as you are fishing, more outside weedlines etc. It was my goal this year to learn how to fish it a bit! I have been having pretty good luck with the drop shot. 15lb braid to 8lb fluoro leader. The tough part for me was learning a knot good enough to not stress me out. Then finding some good hooks!
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    #12 07-23-2021, 08:43 AM
    I can fish deep.but my issue is I want to get it pretty quickly if I am to stick with a deep bite. I by far prefer shallow water. It's just more enjoyable to me. Good on you for trying to be more versatile.
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    #13 07-23-2021, 08:55 AM
    It can be an issue to force yourself out of your comfort zone. It is rewarding when you catch them there, so you always have a plan B. Nicejob!
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    #14 07-23-2021, 08:56 AM
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    #15 07-23-2021, 09:19 AM
    I wish everyone would do this. It would leave me more banks to fish :-)

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    #16 07-23-2021, 09:31 AM
    Use a Ned rig as the weight….
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    #17 07-23-2021, 10:00 AM
    And I have to force myself to fish the bank.......
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    #18 07-23-2021, 10:22 AM
    Use a Ned rig as the weight
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    #19 07-23-2021, 10:24 AM
    I try to get myself to fish deep but have to admit that I am most comfortable as a bank banger.
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    #20 07-23-2021, 11:23 AM
    You’ll drown out there
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