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    Please don't shoot between the logs of a pontoon from from the rear. I have had to replace two high pressure gas lines that were punctured by people shooting between the logs there. I don't have a problem with shooting between the logs and the slip fingers but I do get upset when I catch somebody trying to get between my gas tank and the logs on the rear of the pontoon.
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    I typed "dock shooting" in the search function and got this:

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    Thank you all for taking the time to reply and pass on your experience. I'm enjoying all of the feed back and plan to put it all to good use.
    Thanks again, John

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    John, one other thing that has been productive, not in the technique or practice shooting arena but in the actual followup to shooting a dock ... is Vertical Casting. (explained in my article : Crappie Pappy Article )

    My theory on why this technique may get you a fish or two more, after you've caught fish from under a dock & the bite slows is because I believe some of those fish follow the hooked fish back towards the boat & upon seeing the boat (or after the disappearance of their buddy) they go back to the safety of the dock .... many of them possibly going deeper & hugging the stationary posts of the dock (if they weren't already keying on the outer posts to begin with). They likely were following the hooked fish in hopes of snatching/stealing a meal from them, then when that fish disappears & there's nothing left for them to eat they go back to the closest hiding place and set up to ambush another unsuspecting "meal" wandering by. Then a jig comes slowly rising up out of the depths and presents such a easy meal, the temptation is too strong for them & they chomp down on it. That's my "theory", anyway !!

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    Thanks again to everyone for spending your time helping me and every one else that is lucky enough to stumble across this Thread. I'm super glad that I found Crappie.com. Also, Crappie Pappy I did read your excellent article on vertical casting. I personally think your theory on fish behavior after one of their pals ends up gone is pretty darn close to what happens. I'll be keeping that in mind when I get back out on the lake.
    Happy Fishing, John

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    B n M has a rod out called the sharpshooter. It is designed for shooting docks. There is alot of good you tube videos on dock shooting. I know on Weiss Lake it is a big thing to shoot the docks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stoker540 View Post
    What's the best time of year for Dock shooting in the southern states?
    What baits are you using on your most productive days?

    Thanks for any feed back. I'm starting to practice shooting under my garage door. Do you have any special practice techniques?

    Thanks John
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    The best time of year for dock shooting in the southern states is spring and fall. The best baits are usually plastics that you can skip to the most inaccessible and shadiest part. Bobby Garland baby shad in twilight, mayfly, pink phantom, and electric chicken have worked for me. All docks are not created equal and many different baits will work, so there will be some effort on your part. That being said docks will produce year round though you can expect less fish in winter and especially in the dog days of summer. Get a good side scan fish finder to help eliminate some of the guess work. You are on the right track but there will be some good ‘old fashioned grunt work on your part. There is no teacher like experience.
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    best time is whenever you're near a dock
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
    John, one other thing that has been productive, not in the technique or practice shooting arena but in the actual followup to shooting a dock ... is Vertical Casting. (explained in my article : Crappie Pappy Article )

    My theory on why this technique may get you a fish or two more, after you've caught fish from under a dock & the bite slows is because I believe some of those fish follow the hooked fish back towards the boat & upon seeing the boat (or after the disappearance of their buddy) they go back to the safety of the dock .... many of them possibly going deeper & hugging the stationary posts of the dock (if they weren't already keying on the outer posts to begin with). They likely were following the hooked fish in hopes of snatching/stealing a meal from them, then when that fish disappears & there's nothing left for them to eat they go back to the closest hiding place and set up to ambush another unsuspecting "meal" wandering by. Then a jig comes slowly rising up out of the depths and presents such a easy meal, the temptation is too strong for them & they chomp down on it. That's my "theory", anyway !!
    Great article! This is the way I have fished for years but didn't have a name for it, I usually keep the line in my left hand and slowly take it in instead of using the reel. When I feel or see anything I raise the rod tip up to set the hook. I lose some to a light hook set but that is just part of the game.
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    I also don’t believe in spring and fall as being the best time for any presentation, especially shooting docks. I have used it in summer and done as well as any trip in cooler seasons. It’s all about shade at certain times of year. A friend and I pulled 35 out of one boathouse in July, and probably could have gotten more but it was so hot we had to go. The sun was high in the sky and those fish wanted relief also. This particular boathouse was also the deepest of many, giving it cooler temps and shade. Know what you’re looking for and it’s more fun than you can ever imagine.
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