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[FisherMike]

Maybe not the wright kind or key word.

Do you dock shooters use spinning, spin-cast or under-spins?

The reason I'm asking is, I have all the above. I've been trying to practice in my garage without too much success.
My garage is only 28' and it's kind of ,,,,, maybe ,,,, unproductive.

I watch these shows of people shooting docks with boat that are longer then my house. There shooting with all kinds of equipment.

Maybe this should be a poll.
It's not, but I'd love to hear your opinion.

[cjbrewer5]

spinning reels.

[Fred in Ky]

spinning gear. The trick is to load the rod and let it do the work. Do not try to throw, pitch or force the bait. Just let it happen. I like a 6-7 rod for shooting. Learned on a 5.5' rod.

[bchappell]

I use a spinning reel on a 5' BM rod

[skeetbum]

I pitch underhanded alot and occasionally shoot one if I can't get at it any other way. I generally use whatever's in my hand at the time. Hank Parker used one on a show of his, a 5 1/2 ft Zebco and said it was the easiest thing to learn on and the only pushbutton that he'll use. To each his own I guess. Practice outside into something about 30' away, just learn to get close for now. Refine it all later. IMHO.

[FalconSmitty]

I use an underspin

[fishing buddy]

I use uglystick combo spincast 30 bucks bass pro and does pretty darn good.

[deathb4disco]

Go to the link below and click on "video clips" tab. On the right, you will see a list of videos. About the 10th video from the top is one called the "bow & arrow cast". Watch it.

Although this is fly casting, the motion is very similar to dock shooting.

http://www.smooth-loop.com/

Check out some of the other casts as well. That guy is a GREAT caster.

[FisherMike]

Thanks fellas. With all the rods and reels I have in the shed. I should be able to make something work then.

[PanMan_VA]

Spinning reel with a 5' ultralite action, moderate power rod.