Thread: Dock shooting 101

Hey
I think you said you were using 1/32 size, then 1/16, did you change size mid video?
Thanks

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Originally Posted by brettw

Hey
I think you said you were using 1/32 size, then 1/16, did you change size mid video?
Thanks

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No sir, I said it is easiest to learn shooting docks using a 6 ft rod and 1/32 jighead. Me and aj both used 1/16 jig heads the length of the video


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Ok, Thanks again

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last question. When would you pick a 1/32 vs 1/16?
Im going to start practicing in the yard.


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Originally Posted by brettw

last question. When would you pick a 1/32 vs 1/16?
Im going to start practicing in the yard.


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In extremely cold water I will start with a 1/32 and try to let the bait fall slow as possible. If the fish are really deep I will not use anything less than 1/16. During the spawn when depth isn’t as important I’m using a 1/32 to keep it in the strike zone longer. But ultimately I let the fish decide


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Originally Posted by gcromer

Good video. I've been shooting docks and such for over 20 years. I hate to think how many docks, motors and pontoons in that time that I have hit. :-). The more you shoot the better that you get at it. One thing about shooting docks, it'll really make you a line watcher. I think I've caught more by watching the line than I really felt the bite. I was taught by 2 of the best, Crappie Pappy and Don G. fishing on Watts Bar in Tn.

I'm a line watcher,Made a report today on the NC board, nothing like shooting them docks!

is the rod a light or medium, I bought a few spider rods from Ed. I think I want to try this, any special reel you are using.

our docks are not the same, we have rows at a marina. Not sue if the effect would be the same but there are a bunch of pontoon boats.

I would need to go early or super late when people are not on the docks

thanks for video also, when is the next one coming out that you mentioned

Originally Posted by Potatoe

is the rod a light or medium, I bought a few spider rods from Ed. I think I want to try this, any special reel you are using.

our docks are not the same, we have rows at a marina. Not sue if the effect would be the same but there are a bunch of pontoon boats.

I would need to go early or super late when people are not on the docks

thanks for video also, when is the next one coming out that you mentioned

I’m not exactly sure what the 7ft rod is. Guessing from the action I would say it’s a medium light. For the reel it doesn’t really matter as long as it has a smooth drag and holds 4-6 lb line, though I do like the abu Garcia Cardinal reels. As for the dock I think it matters more where the dock is as to what type of dock. I have found them on marina docks before.The next video should be out by this weekend if the weather allows me to make one! Thanks for the feedback!


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