Other possible dock fishing lures, that target bass in different parts
of the water column.
The
majority of the time when I’m fishing boat docks, I’m flipping a jig, so I have a set up just for that. It allows me to make accurate flips and skips into the openings of the dock. But equally as important is the rods ability to detect a light bite from a bass and then get a solid hook into the bass’ mouth, followed by turning their head, so they don’t have the ability to wrap themselves around the dock poles or supports.
For me, the rod I use is the Witch Doctor Tackle Shaman (SII610HX) 6’10” Extra Fast Action/Heavy Power rod to get the job done. I pair this rod with a Wright & McGill Victory II high speed reel, spooled up with Seaguar TATSU Fluorocarbon 20-pound- test.
Besides targeting bass underneath the boat docks with a soft plastic stickbait or a jig, many times bass will be positioned with their head right
on the
edge of the dock or shade casted down on the water from the dock, just waiting to ambush an unsuspecting meal.
MOVING BAITS
Some productive ways to target these bass include moving baits that mimic the food bass are feeding on around the docks. Many times this is bluegill or small baitfish. Early in the morning or late in the day is prime time to retrieve a walk- the-dog plug parallel to the dock’s perimeter, as a big bass will explode on it thinking it’s a distressed bluegill.
High noon doesn’t mean you need to put down that topwater. If there is a good amount of shade along that dock, a topwater bite is still a good possibility!
If the bass are suspended alongside or underneath that dock, fishing a jerkbait alongside
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