Like the drop shot rig, the double hook drop shot rig is very effective for a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish.  The main line is tied to the hook and you want to leave some extra line after you tie the knot so you have room for another hook and some additional line to tie to the sinker.  The key to tying this rig is to make sure that you give yourself plenty of extra line after you tie off your first hook.

Freshwater

Most anglers that use the double hook drop shot rig will use live bait such as leeches, nightcrawlers or minnows.

Saltwater

The saltwater crowd will usually use pieces of cut bait such as fish, shrimp and squid.

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Soft Plastic Minnows Create a Schooling Action

Soft plastic minnows are popular with this rig due to the fact that it gives off more of a schooling action.  Minnows usually hang out in groups, so you can create more of a realistic look by using 2 minnow style baits at a time with this rig.