i shoot docks i lot, i have seven different jdms of different lengths and configurations(tict, lunakia, major craft area trout and aging, and blue current. i would not recommend any of the ones i own for dock shooting. the bending curve on these are just not designed for that. agings are stiff and fast enough but, like alphahawk said, im afraid the tip would eventually break. i dont consider dock shooting a finesse tactic its more power fishing IMHO. by far the best rods i have found for that is a denali 7ft dock rod. grizzly gig has em or you can order straight from denali. there also right around 40 bucks. i do recomend a good reel. im partial to diawa and shimano. i have two that are mated to shimano 1000 stradics and with 6lbs test i can shoot a 1/32 jig about 60ft and put it in a coffee can 8 out of 10 times.