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Prowla Platinum Drop Shot 7ft 5-28g - Anyone got one?


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Hi Guys,

 

I am just about to part with some cash for a drop shot rod.

 

The one that I am thinking of purchasing is the Greys Prowla Platinum Drop Shot 7ft 2-piece 5-28g rod. Does anyone own of these? If so, what do you think of it - balance, action, comfort, feel through the blank, etc?

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Sorry, I don't know that one. I've used the Fox Drop Shot Pro Z (I think it's called) briefly, but have nothing to compare it against. Let us know how you get on with it, and what you catch! It's a form of angling I'm getting quite interested in, especially for perch.

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music

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Sorry, I don't know that one. I've used the Fox Drop Shot Pro Z (I think it's called) briefly, but have nothing to compare it against. Let us know how you get on with it, and what you catch! It's a form of angling I'm getting quite interested in, especially for perch.

 

Good morning Anderoo,

 

I ordered the rod this morning - it is currently cheapest from Harris Angling. I will definitely post a short review of what I think of it.

 

I have just had a 12 month lay off from fishing and returned to discover this new method. It has all the ingredients for being highly successful. There is a video on You Tube at the moment showing how fish react to these baits, it is demonstrated in a clear sided running water tank stocked with bass and trout. The trout really munch them down.

 

Trout on the rivers are my primary objective, and I have one or two local spots in mind where this method should be very effective. Perch/Pike on the canal offer a very interesting alternative. It's definitely a finesse technique that I think demands a special rod.

 

For others contemplating having a go, you may have trouble sourcing drop shot weights in this country, I had to order some Tungsten ones from the U.S. - I won't even consider using lead. Take a look at this web site: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Drop_Shot_W...page-TTDSW.html

 

The ones I chose are the "TD Tungsten Skinny" ones, and I will be using Zander Pro 4lb b.s. braid for the main line + flourocarbon for the weight/hook link. Hopefully these thin weights will be less prone to getting stuck in between rocks. The line is of the new red/pink colour that is becoming popular, and this will an aid in knowing where the lure is fishing.

 

Hooks I have chosen to use are Daiichi Standout's Size 2, but I already have a full set of soft plastic worm hooks in larger sizes that might come in handy too. Plus of course, all the plastic worms, grubs, etc., I need as baits.

 

There are only two knots you need to master - the palomar and the standard leader loop. Both are very simple to tie. Just make sure you wet the flourocarbon before you tighten it up. Information is available on the net as to how to tie the rigs and fish the lures.

 

Anderoo, what set up did you use and what did you think of the Fox rod?

 

P.S. - Just because these Drop Shot rods seem to be specialised does not mean that they cannot be used for general spinning - they can, and I belive that the extra fast, sensitive tips, will make them incredibly sensitive for spinning. I can't wait to try the rod out.

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Good morning Anderoo,

 

I ordered the rod this morning - it is currently cheapest from Harris Angling. I will definitely post a short review of what I think of it.

 

I have just had a 12 month lay off from fishing and returned to discover this new method. It has all the ingredients for being a highly successful method. There is a video on You Tube at the moment showing how fish react to these baits, it is demonstrated in a clear sided running water tank stocked with bass and trout. The trout really munch them down.

 

Trout on the rivers are my primary objective, and I have one or two local spots in mind where this method should be very effective. Perch/Pike on the canal offer a very interesting alternative. It's definitely a finesse technique that I think demands a special rod.

 

For others contemplating having a go, you may have trouble sourcing drop shot weights in this country, I had to order some Tungsten ones from the U.S. - I won't even consider using lead. Take a look at this web site: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Drop_Shot_W...page-TTDSW.html

 

The ones I chose are the "TD Tungsten Skinny" ones, and I will be using Zander Pro 4lb b.s. braid for the main line + flourocarbon for the weight/hook link. Hopefully these thin weights will be less prone to getting stuck in between rocks. The line is of the new red/pink colour that is becoming popular, and this will aid in knowing where the lure is fishing.

 

Hooks I have chosen to use are Daiichi Standout's Size 2, but I already have a full set of soft plastic worm hooks in larger sizes that might come in handy too. Plus of course, all the plastic worms, grubs, etc., I need as baits.

 

There are only two knots you need to master - the palomar and the standard leader loop. Both are very simple to tie. Just make sure you wet the flourocarbon before you tighten it up. Information is available on the net as to how to tie the rigs and fish the lures.

 

Anderoo, what set up did you use and what did you think of the Fox rod?

 

Finesse, exactly, I was blown away by how delicate and subtle the method was, nothing like the crude plugging and spinning I'd done before. I really can't see how a paternostered livebait is any better.

 

I'm going to try to get proficient at jigging first (vertical and from the bank), then perhaps get some drop shot tackle too. I've had a couple of days on a boat on the Severn with a friend, and it was a real eye opener. It's such an enjoyable and productive method of fishing. We had pike to mid doubles, perch, zander and even a bream! Really subtle and absorbing.

 

The setup I used was a 6ft vertical jigging rod, small fixed spool reel, 10lb braid, and either flourocarbon or wire trace depending on the pike situation. I had a quick go with the drop shot rod (similar set up) but only briefly and didn't catch anything. It was a jigging session so I didn't give it a proper chance, I just wanted to try it quickly. I liked the fox rods, but I don't know how they stack up against other similar rods, I'm a total newbie at all this!

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music

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Finesse, exactly, I was blown away by how delicate and subtle the method was, nothing like the crude plugging and spinning I'd done before. I really can't see how a paternostered livebait is any better.

 

I'm going to try to get proficient at jigging first (vertical and from the bank), then perhaps get some drop shot tackle too. I've had a couple of days on a boat on the Severn with a friend, and it was a real eye opener. It's such an enjoyable and productive method of fishing. We had pike to mid doubles, perch, zander and even a bream! Really subtle and absorbing.

 

The setup I used was a 6ft vertical jigging rod, small fixed spool reel, 10lb braid, and either flourocarbon or wire trace depending on the pike situation. I had a quick go with the drop shot rod (similar set up) but only briefly and didn't catch anything. It was a jigging session so I didn't give it a proper chance, I just wanted to try it quickly. I liked the fox rods, but I don't know how they stack up against other similar rods, I'm a total newbie at all this!

 

 

Rod choice in the UK is very limited at the moment, I hope that I have not jumped with my choice too early. Time will tell.

 

Can't say I like vertical jigging much - it reminds me of the constant up/down of feather fishing for mackerel. Drop shotting is something altogether different. See this video of trout and perch:

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Rod choice in the UK is very limited at the moment, I hope that I have not jumped with my choice too early. Time will tell.

 

Can't say I like vertical jigging much - it reminds me of the constant up/down of feather fishing for mackerel. Drop shotting is something altogether different. See this video of trout and perch:

 

We had several fish on split tail shads fished static, no movement at all, except from the boat! It was a real shock when it first happened. Drop shotting is definitely different, it's all very interesting :)

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music

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We had several fish on split tail shads fished static, no movement at all, except from the boat! It was a real shock when it first happened. Drop shotting is definitely different, it's all very interesting :)

 

 

Let me know if you decide to take up drop shotting - then we can compare notes.

 

Just been reading your article on using bread flake - very nicely done.

 

Don't you think it's strange how fashions can change in fishing and methods that were greatly effective get consigned nearly to memory only. Like your bread flake technique, spoons are a good example of this. Very much underused these days, but they sure do work well.

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Let me know if you decide to take up drop shotting - then we can compare notes.

 

Will do. I might even have a little go using a barbel rod. It's fairly stiff with plenty of backbone and a relatively sensitive tip, so it might work well enough to impart the right action.

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Will do. I might even have a little go using a barbel rod. It's fairly stiff with plenty of backbone and a relatively sensitive tip, so it might work well enough to impart the right action.

 

Have a go and let us know how you get on.

 

Don't know about your location, but the local rivers are swollen quite heavily at the moment. With luck, if the rain keeps off, they will fine down in the next day or so.

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Dave

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I hve just taken delivery of my new Grey's Prowla Platinum 7ft 2-pice 5-28g Drop Shot rod from Harrison's today, so I thought I would give you my first impressions:

 

It is impressive for a rod of this price. Fit and finish are very good, not perfect, but very good. The blank has a very fast tip action, ideally suited to drop shot techniques and spinning.

 

The rod feels well balanced and this has to be attributed to the lightweight blank and choice of rings. Cosmetics are ground matt black blank with shiny epoxy coating on the whippings, and the look cannot be faulted. The fluorescent tip is a nice touch and may prove very useful.

 

With a Shimano 2000 size reel the rod is very near to perfect balance with a 2500 or 3000 it should be spot on. You feel almost as though you are holding next to nothing in your hand.

 

If I had built this rod myself I might have preferred a slightly thicker grip, but it really isn't an issue for me, just a personal thing.

 

The reel seat has a cut-out at the front that allows for the forefinger to trap the line against the blank when drop shotting. This will provide the ultimate in touch sensitivity.

 

The rear section of the cork handle is chamfered slightly at 45 degrees on both sides, supposedly to improve feel along the fisherman's forearm. Frankly this is a little lost on me and I would not have bothered to do it. At the end of the butt section is a rubberised cork button to prevent damage when it is propped up.

 

The rod bag has a nice touch - a loop, so the rod can be hung up. I haven't seen that for a while.

 

I can't wait to try this rod out with braided line, I think it will be an almost telepathic experience.

 

More anon.

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Dave

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