POWER TRIP

When a standard drop-shot won’t get a sniff, go big or go home.

Most Western anglers would agree the drop-shot rig will tempt bass just about anywhere you care to throw it. The only problem is that tempting and catching are two different concepts. To ensure the latter keeps pace with the former, it’s often necessary to upsize the tackle with what’s known as the power-shot rig. Longtime Western tournament pro Joe Uribe often turns to this beefed-up version of the drop-shot when he’s fishing around heavy cover like in the California Delta’s weedy waters or Clear Lake’s tules and pad fields. His setup typically includes a 6-inch Roboworm Fat Worm in the “margarita mutilator” color on a 4/0 Roboworm Rebarb hook with a 5/16-ounce Voss tungsten weight. “For me, when fishing is tough, that’s my confidence bait,” Uribe says. “As much as I want…

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Game & Fish West (Digital) - 1 Issue, June/July 2024

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