The drop shot is considered a western presentation, here is how western bass fisherman present this technique in trees, called "climb the latter".
Rigging the drop shot weedless with the Owner down shot off set 1/0 hook about 12" above the weight. Let the drop shot weight fall though the tree branches until it hits bottom. After hitting bottom, jiggle the line against the weight for 30 seconds or so, holding the rod parallel to the water surface. Then slowly reel up until you feel the weight hit a limb, then stop and repeat the 30 seconds of jiggling. Bites are a compression or rubber band feel, just reel against the pressure and if the rod loads up sweep it upright and keep reeling.
I use 10 lb fluorocarbon for this because the line is abrasion resistant and has good sensitivity to feel whats is going on down there.
Tom
Rigging the drop shot weedless with the Owner down shot off set 1/0 hook about 12" above the weight. Let the drop shot weight fall though the tree branches until it hits bottom. After hitting bottom, jiggle the line against the weight for 30 seconds or so, holding the rod parallel to the water surface. Then slowly reel up until you feel the weight hit a limb, then stop and repeat the 30 seconds of jiggling. Bites are a compression or rubber band feel, just reel against the pressure and if the rod loads up sweep it upright and keep reeling.
I use 10 lb fluorocarbon for this because the line is abrasion resistant and has good sensitivity to feel whats is going on down there.
Tom