drop shot rod

[GregInAtl]

I am in the market for a couple drop shot rods. Wanting to see what is avail near the $100 range and what you suggest. Here is what I have looked at and my thoughts;

Needs- 6lb and up, 1/8 oz and up, 7' and soft tip but not sloppy.

-W&M Skeet drop sho- 7'2"M/ML?- WOW the tip is soft!! too soft?
-Quantum KVD sig- 7'm- Seems a little too stiff maybe? I use the 6'6" for shaky heads and love them.
-Veritas- 7'M, seems stiff too and is only rated for 1/4 oz and larger.
-Vendetta- 7M- Same, seems a little stiff, but closer....
-BPS Carbon- 6' 9"ML- Seems closest yet w/ feel, but I'd rather have 7'+ really.


What do you have that you LOVE, I have 2 I use now but I feel like they are not sensitive enough...

[JoeTPR]

I have an old style shimano clarus spinning for dropshotting. Idk if they make it in the new style but if so it has to be better and I love this one. Its 6'8" Medium, extra fast tip.

Just checked they make it in a new one. Its actually their dropshot rod. Here's the link:
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com....html

[gcopple]

check out the diawa ballistic drop shot rod...i just got a couple and like them a lot.

here is a link:
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com....html

there is a 7ft. medium that fits what you want but i got the 7'2'' ML. so far its a great rod for the price.

[JJS]

I have a custom made one from Richard Stone. I bought it years ago on here and love it for drop shotting. You also might want to check out a Powell 702 spinning rod. That will be my next drop shot rod.

[R.D.]

I can't answer that very good as Both of my Shakey/Drop shot rods are both over $100........one is a Custom on an SCIII blank 6'9" ML x-fast as the other is actually an Avid 6'8" Med x-fast