berkley dropshot

[Scope]

G'day everyone. Just picked up a berkley dropshot mi6 1-3 kilo spin rather cheaply. Had to repair the tip but apart from that looks in pretty good nick. Anyone had any experience with these? Also could anyone recommend a budget reel to match it??

Thanks - Jono

[faulked]

that would depend on your version of budget mines about 20 bucks which buys nothing lol

[FishoDave]

i've heard good things about dropshots, good for light lure casting and in 1-3kg that will make smaller fish a lot more fun to catch.

if u want a small real that isn't too overpriced shimano have a few around $70-$120 that would suit

stuff like sienna (i think about $70 or $80) or slade ($50) if u wanna go cheaper

there's a little info, hope it helps

[Keen-as-fisho]

I have a Berkley attack, I'm not sure what difference is between the attack and the dropshot is? Anyway its the 3 to 5 weight and I matched it with a Daiwa teirra 2000 which I got of ebay for less than half rrp and is spooled with 6 lb microfuss braid. From my experence's with the rod, it can deffinetly take some grunt.

[Scope]

FishoDave wrote:

i've heard good things about dropshots, good for light lure casting and in 1-3kg that will make smaller fish a lot more fun to catch.

if u want a small real that isn't too overpriced shimano have a few around $70-$120 that would suit

stuff like sienna (i think about $70 or $80) or slade ($50) if u wanna go cheaper

there's a little info, hope it helps

Thanks Dave, was having a squiz at the slade this arvo, and didn't mind it. I'll definately check out the sienna as well though.

Cheers Jono

[sehrguht]

I have the 7ft with a 2500fa seido, being my first graphite rod i am probably not the best opinion, though it has handled some 60+ flatties and a 65cm jew nicely. for the price i am quite happy with it. does everything i need it to thus far.

[Cowfish13]

The dropshots are good rods. Havn't had personal experience, but a mate has one and likes it (I've tried it a couple of times casting as well) and have never heard any bad things about them.

For the reel, the Shimano Siedo is alright, though if you can stretch your budget to it, the Shimano Symetre (about $160)is a great reel. For Daiwa, the CY ($120) or Excelor ($185)

[josmo99]

I have a Berkley Dropshot rod. Snapped the tip clean off after a couple of months ... grrr. Rather than throw it out I put on a new tip runner minus an inch or so. It's a better rod now than before, ideal for tossing SPs and squid jigs. It's matched to a 2000 TiCA Splendour with 6lb braid. I took it to Phuket last year and had a great time trolling SPs for baby bluefin up to 1 kg.

If there's one negative thing I'd say about the rod is that it's a bit too stiff for fish with soft mouths like yellowtail scad or silver trevally.

[Feral]

1000 series sienna, 6lb braid. Should get out of it for under $100. If Braids a bit out of your league, same size mono.

My first reasonable quality rod was a dropshot baitcaster. Still does duties on the yak occasionally. Good little rods.

PS never seen one the original length, they always have the top cm or two missing!

[MoparKevUk]

Bought my 1-3kg DropShot and Plfeuger something or other (Just locked them away after an afternoons fish down Wynnum/Manly) off Dom on here a year ago. 2 spools, 4lb and 6lb Crystal Fireline. Fantastic all round rod as far as I'm concerned, flick a lure, whack on a #4 sinker and bait, it does the lot! Shark, bream, snags, whiting, toads, flathead, flounder, T shirt, perch, weed, rogue lures, tailor, happy moments, emperors, rocks, pike, crab pot, turtle, catties etc. Santa is bringing a Sedona FD1000 to go on it which was about $105 mail order from Ocean Storm. Long Live the Dropshot!

(Bound to snap it now, eh? :dry: Some elitist fella once said "Aha! Look at the beginner with his Dropshot, everyone starts with 1 of them!!!" Hang on, Trav! Who caught the biggest fish on yer birthday bash with a stinky prawn, and out Cattied yer at Somerset with a $4 Big W lure, both times on a $60 DropShot!!! :kiss: )

[bootyinblue]

Feral wrote:

1000 series sienna, 6lb braid. Should get out of it for under $100. If Braids a bit out of your league, same size mono.

Exactly the set up I have for my 6'6" 1-3kg Dropshot.

I then have a Sienna 2000 on a Shimano Sahara 7'0" rod and equally happy with that!

[Davo_Dinkum]

a inch or 2 of the top ,prob is ok .

i broke 6 inch off the top of 2 of my rods and there stuffed now .

i mose well use a stick .

[MoparKevUk]

Davo_Dinkum wrote:

i mose well use a stick .

Cheap as, eh, Dave?

Perhaps we could have a weekend away with sticks, twine and safety pins......

"The Back to Basics Bash". No proper fishing equipment allowed. (Where's the lightbulb smiley?)

[Davo_Dinkum]

sound good ,we will bring a camera crew and make a tv show for SBS or bris 31.

can call it : Back to Basics .

staring davo dinkum and special guest kev the pom,

part 1 :still starving and no fish .

[MoparKevUk]

Part 2; Kev eyes Dave, but decides he likes his meat lean......

[tobie10]

I can vouch for the siennas - have a 2500 on a 2-4 kg sonic pro rod. Pretty solid drag and got a fat yellowbelly out of a lot of snags on 6lb braid. It's not the best reel of course, but the price I'm quite happy with it.

[Scope]

Davo_Dinkum wrote:

sound good ,we will bring a camera crew and make a tv show for SBS or bris 31.

can call it : Back to Basics .

staring davo dinkum and special guest kev the pom,

part 1 :still starving and no fish .

Seeing as I started this thread I want in.... or at least a chance to go fishing with the survivor

[Scope]

Seriously though thanks for all the help guys. Think I'll take feral's advice and bootyinblues concurring and head with the sienna and six pound braid.

Cheers again - Jono

[RichH]

theres 30% of certain fishing gear at Kmart - Arana Hills , i picked up a 2500 sienna lastnight for $55.30 ..i thought it was an ok deal , seeing as i didnt see the 30% off signs and prepared to pay $80 ..then got a shock at the checkout ..but acted cool like i knew it was on sale ..there were a few 1000's there also

Anyone know the approx going price of a 2-4kg dropshot spin. was guna check out bcf , looking for the best possible price , cheers

[GrantP]

I've noticed there are fewer and fewer dropshots at the BCF stores I've visited lately. It also seems as thought they've discontinued the blue dropshot? (sorry don't know the model number) When I got mine from BCF it cost me $80 and worth every cent in my opinion. I have noticed my local anaconda now stocks dropshots (the strange pink/red colour models) and are priced at $99. If you're not already a member, spend over $100 and you'll get some generous discount for joining the club as you pay!

[RichH]

thanks Grant will keep my eye out

[taib]

Big W has "ABU GARCIA" reels from $18! They are ball bearing reels too! They go up in price to $21 then $28..... i have purchased one to try for the hell of it and gosh, it works a treat, better than most expensive shimano reels i have had in the past!