I added drop shotting to my Bass presentations last yr and it has really paid off. For me anyway, there was a learning curve in fishing it correctly and with confidence. I found it important to fish with the correct weight, hook size, hook setting, plastic, presentation, rod, line, etc, etc…Probably confidence more than anything.
For weight, I use 1/8 oz for water 10ft or less or 3/16 oz for deeper water. I like my weight ~15 inches from the hook. I found the no. 1 VMC spin shot hooks work the best in reducing line tangles (although, the swivels seem to bend after a couple fish so the jury may still be out on those hooks).
For a rod, I like a 7′ medium action spinning with 8 to 10lb Fluorocarbon; flour. line sinks (vs. mono that floats) and the fish can’t see it. For plastics, I found the 6″ straight tail Roboworm work best for me; watermelon with red flakes or Aarons magic are my go to colors for LMB. For SMB, 3 1/2″ green pumpkin tubes also work great.
In my experience, drop shotting is not only a clear water, fished deep, or “fishing is tough so I must drop shot” presentation. I now have found it my go to Bass bait almost all the time; even in stained and shallower water.
Here are a few photos of some nice LMB I caught tonight on one of my favorite metro lakes with a couple close to 20″…Contrary to what you may think about drop shotting, the water is rather stained on this lake, I was fishing shallow (less than 10 ft), and I doubt the bite was considered tough tonight. Another drop shot myth I found is that it is only a small fish presentation; I have caught several Bass ~20″ so far this yr on a drop shot.
Also notice how almost every fish hooks itself right in the top of the mouth with a drop shot. If you like to Bass fish like me, give drop shotting a chance. You will be glad you did. 
