Drop shot fishing is a finesse technique that uses a weight and a Palomar knot to make the hook lie horizontally in the water so the bait is suspended in the water life-like and moved in a natural pattern by the water so fish find the lure irresistible.
Drop shot fishing is excellent at catching predatory species such as perch, zander, and pike that like to stay suspended in the water. It is also an effective fishing technique for when conditions are tough such as in rainy and foul weather, in the cold of winter and above cover and structure. It can be applied in canals, slow-moving rivers, and still waters.