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Old 05-30-2012, 10:08 PM   #1
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Dropper vs Carolina. Does using one have any advantage over the other in different situations?
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Old 05-31-2012, 05:05 AM   #2
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Dropper vs Carolina. Does using one have any advantage over the other in different situations?
Bump. I am curious as well.
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Old 05-31-2012, 11:28 AM   #3
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I use a Carolina to troll or when casting and retrieving. Carolina tend to get tangled in the kelp but presents the bait more naturally when moving. Dropper l loop or a three way swivel setup is good on the bottom or in the kelp. It should be used when you want your line more vertical. Stationary fishing or slow drifting.
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Old 05-31-2012, 01:31 PM   #4
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I tend to use a carolina when fishing in shallow water or like William said, for casting and retrieving. I like a dropper for deeper water or when drifting. The dropper can use a heavier wieght and stay vertical. I also like a dropper when using big baits like macks. Mike
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Old 05-31-2012, 02:26 PM   #5
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I tend to use a carolina when fishing in shallow water or like William said, for casting and retrieving. I like a dropper for deeper water or when drifting. The dropper can use a heavier wieght and stay vertical. I also like a dropper when using big baits like macks. Mike
makes sense, Im going out saturday how deep would you consider deep? 200+?
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