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Drop Shot Weight Selection Considerations

Ryan DeChaine
Jun 05, 2017

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Elite Series pro John Murray breaks down how to select the right drop shot weight for the situation. He starts by highlighting the importance of tungsten for its ability to transmit bottom composition to your hand. He then discusses his two favorite standard weight profiles – the tear drop and cylinder, and when to use each.

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Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.