Ca delta bubba shot?

serina_mikaelson · Post by **serina_mikaelson** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:32 am

Was looking into drop shot set ups on the ca delta and alot of bubba shot stuff came up, have never used this application where should i start with the set up rod reel line hook worm weight ext

Thanks again delta rats

Post by **WB Staff** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:05 pm

I'm sure you will get several dif opinions but here is a vid we put up a while ago with Gary on Delta bubba shotting... he will probably chime in on the link at some point as well... but this will get it started.

Kyle46N · Post by **Kyle46N** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:09 pm

Gary summed it up. I'll add I used it for the first time during the spawn last year, and wow...so effective. Everything is bigger so you can fish in or near the thick stuff.

Freefall · Post by **Freefall** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:00 pm

I use a dobyns 733 and a 7:1 & flip it like you would a senko. It's been known to work.

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:54 pm

Bubba shotting is a deadly technique on Cal Delta. I use the Re-Barb hook only. It's a Gamakatsu hook that Robo Worm takes and puts a keeper on it. It's the best. I use a 4/0 the most. I also use heavy line like 20 lb test because I'll throw it anywhere. Some guys will use 12- 15 lb test because it's easier to fish really. But I'm a chicken

to do this. My best to date on Bubba Shot rig is 12lb 2 oz. I did catch her at Clear Lake though. It works well there too.

steve black · Post by **steve black** » Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:32 am

Not to Hi Jack the post, but what rod action does everyone prefer? Hopefully Gary could pipe in as well.

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:30 am

I like a fast action rod for this. Many guys use a 3 power or Med/Hvy. I like a bit more power so I normally use a 4 power which is a heavy but it must have a great tip before coming into backbone. My favorite is DX 744C Full Handle. But, any of our 3 or 4 powers will work as I always build a little tip into the rods. I also like MM3 or any of the oxblood colors in 6" or 7". THX and good luck fishing!!!!

steve black · Post by **steve black** » Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:29 pm

Thanks Gary, your Expertise and Knowledge of the Lakes and Delta are always appreciated.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:04 pm

Best weight for Bubba Shotting is a QuickDrop, and besides all the small sizes they come in 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz, and even 1 oz. The teardrop shape punches a hole in the mats so the worm follows without fowling, and the shape allows the weights to come back out of the mat easily without grabbing weeds.