Hi Brian,
I see you are from PE. I personally see Spinning and Dropshot fishing as 2 different methods of Angling with Artificial
Lures.I see Spinning as 'Casing Spoons and Plugs' and so called Dropshot is Angling with Bucktails, Paddle Tails and
Soft Plastic lures, that is more finess fishing.I was taught by the PE Artificial Anglers and I can tell you these guys are
masters in Bucktails, Paddle Tails and Soft Plastic lure angling.
I learnt really quickly that an 11ft rod is too long to do angling with using Bucktails, Paddle Tails and Soft Plastic lures, but a 9ft rod, 1oz-1.5oz with a softies tip, which allows a bit more for the finess fishing, working the lure correctly on the bottom. With rods longer than 9ft it's not that easy to control the lure's action and to feel what it is your lures are doing at the bottom. Do yourself a favour and go and speak to the Alcocks Brothers at Fish Africa in PE. They are masters in this region. There are also very experienced Artificial Lure anglers in PE that you can speak to and get good advice.
