Things Iv learned Shooting Docks this year.

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Iv been shooting dock since before Wally Marshall made it popular. But this year I have, thanks to new equipment available specifically for shooting docks, tried some different stuff and am very happy with my results.

First Line. Ive tried a lot of line and mono really twists and tangles and does not lay on the spools very good. This year I tried NanoFill. This stuff has no memory and does not tangle around the end of the rod tip or twist at all. Number 1 choice. Great stuff but is pricey. I lile the Clear mist which is actually White and is very visible to see those lite bites.

Second Rods. I used to shoot with a Crappie Max 5 foot rod for several years and was very happy with it. I tried some 7 foot rods this year on the advise of CrappiePappy and others. Ding Ding Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. Love the longer rods. 2 rods in particular. Ugly Stick Elite has 2 rods I love. USESP701M and USESP701MH. Ugly Stik® Elite Spinning Rod | Ugly Stik® 7 foot, 1 piece spinning rods, Medium and Medium Heavy with Fast Tip. Either of these rods work superbly for shooting docks. I also have the same rod in Medium Lite and it works but not as aggressively as the Med and Med Heavy. Totally recommend these rods.
I also have been using a discontinued Outlaw 7 foot 2 piece rod. Medium with fast tip. The long and short of it is I look for a stiff rod with a fast tip to scoot those jigs a long way .

Third Reels. I have always bought small spinning reels and thats what iv used for shooting. This year I bought a large spinning reel with a big spool. Love the larger spool for line management and fewer loops in the line.

Baits. I think nearly any crappie jig will make a good dock bait. Keeping the body up on the hook is always a problem. Iv tried some a lot of different style baits and no ground breaking success. The force of shooting the jig caused the body to come loose. Super Glue still seems to be the best solution for keeping the body in place. Id like to hear from others on this situation. 2 baits iv had good luck with is the Joker and Shad Pole Curly Tail.

Lets hear some feedback and tips on dock shooting