Learning how to dock shoot

[bigben1]

Can someone post a picture of how to hold the jig when your dock shooting. Really don't want to jab a hook in my fingers.......LOL

[DockShootinJack]

There are allot of videos on youtube.

[kickingback]

I would suggest to NOT hold the hook end or you will eventually be hung! Hold by the head for safety and accuracy.

[lowe175]

2× what kickingback said

[lowe175]

Also I would recommend going with someone that's good at dock shooting it will speed up the learning curve. This is one of the most difficult tactics to learn on your own.

[johndeere5045]

Practice at the house. Set up something horizontal about 2-3 ft off of ground. This will give you the idea of how everything works together.

[Gabepeeps]

Most important thing is to hold your rod parallel with the water. Pointing rod up or down will definitely end in a misfire.

[Gobob]

Good video thanks for sharing I could listen to Wally all day

[CrappiePappy]

Yes ... you definitely want to hold the jig by the lead head and with the hook point pointing away from your hand.

Here's a discussion from 2006 that might also help with the learning curve. Forget the specifics mentioned about my rods/reels, as they've changed over the last 9yrs .... but, concentrate on the actual shooting technique, as far as rod/line aiming & release timing. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...ecnique-2.html

And remember ... the narrower the space your jig can get through, to get way back under the dock & in the darkest shaded spot, the more accuracy matters. At those times you want the jig to hit the water's surface just at the edge of the dock and skip off the water. So, while you're practicing your aim & release timing, make a point to not only shoot the jig straight into a bucket, but also to SKIP the jig INTO the bucket.

I'm also a believer that the quick little splashes, made by a skipping jig, are a more natural sound to the fish than a single splash ... as it may imitate a fleeing Shad or Silverside minnow, and get the Crappie's attention, making them look for the injured & sinking minnow.

And once I've completed a few rounds of shooting a dock, I like to follow up with this technique : Crappie Pappy Article

... cp

[bigben1]

Hey thanks for the help I'm going to try this out I'm more of a casting fishermen I dont spider rig or long line and this method should help me in my fishing