Delta Drop-Shot line size?

leachman90 · Post by **leachman90** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:02 pm

I will be using the DX702SF when I come down there.Is the size just more of a prefrence? I know Jimmy R probibly uses 6lb where Gary prob uses 10-12 lb.Not even sure if I will be doing any of this but you never know.Thanks and GB...Jim

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:57 pm

Last year I was talked in to upsizing to 12. Not this year. Dont think I will drop down to my normal 6 but probably 8.

big bass beckstrom · Post by **big bass beckstrom** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:58 pm

I think it is what you feel most comfortable with. I use six but I do know people who use 15. I think you would do fine with six.

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:01 pm

on lakes i use 8 in stained and 6 even 4 in clear. I have gone as much as 10 but thats my limit with a spinning gear. On the delta i use 14 but thats with a bait caster and a heavy weight (bubba shot).

Burke · Post by **Burke** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:17 pm

I went to 20 lb braid last year because it is as thin as 8 lb flouro. It worked for me.

Jason C. · Post by **Jason C.** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:14 pm

Well first off let me say IMO you dont need spinning gear on the delta. I personally dont like to go below 10lb test, but still feel a little uncomfortable useing it I tipically stay with 12lb test. So go get your self a DX 702C and a Curado 100b and have at it! I also use 1/4oz weights and never fish anything smaller the 6inches. I hope this helps!!

leachman90 · Post by **leachman90** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:28 pm

Thanks for the info guys.
Jason,Living on the Columbia I just don't think i could get use to using a casting rod for drop shot.I do understand what you mean though about spin gear on the Delta.Even up here I only use 2-3 spin outfits anymore.I will be using the 704SF(spin) down there for Senko's.And I throw alot of Flukes so that is mainly what that rod will be used for around my area.Thanks for the imput.GB..Jim

leachman90 · Post by **leachman90** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:32 pm

Thanks for the info guys.
Jason,Living on the Columbia I just don't think i could get use to using a casting rod for drop shot.I do understand what you mean though about spin gear on the Delta.Even up here I only use 2-3 spin outfits anymore.I will be using the 704SF(spin) down there for Senko's.And I throw alot of Flukes so that is mainly what that rod will be used for around my area.Thanks for the imput.GB..Jim

Jason C. · Post by **Jason C.** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:38 pm

When are you comein down Jim? Let me know and Ill let you use my set up if its not during the Delta Stren. Any other time its fine by me and your more then welcome to use it!