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DOCK SHOOTING – THE MYTH AND THE MAGIC
Jig selection is simple. It should I let it fall like a pendulum, and other
almost always be small, and if you are times I bring it out fast,” advised Scott.
not getting bites, offer another color. “I “Variable presentations are the key.
use a 1/32-ounce chenille jig from Bass You will know when you get it right.”
Pro Shops,” said Scott. “I like reds and “I love the thump!” concluded
yellows.” Scott. “Figuring out the right jigging
“Most of the time, to be a successful cadence for shooting docks is half the
dock shooter, you’ve got to become an fun and part of the magic of catching
expert at precision shooting,” advised them.”
Scott. “You’ve got to be able to shoot Dock shooting is an excellent way
the jig under the dock, sometimes to catch Crappie…Now. Find a dock
through small openings, to the darkest, that meets the requirements of what
deepest spot. Missing it 10 to 12 inches the crappie are relating to and you are
can mean the difference in a bite or likely to feel the thump, anytime of the
not.” year.
The speed of the retrieve and the
time the jig is allowed to drop should - Ron Presley
be varied through the day to determine
how the crappie want it. “Sometimes
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