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The Art Of Dock Shooting

Dock shooting is a style of fishing that is just like it sounds...only not with actual firearms. The weapon of choice for me is a 4.5' - 5.5' B'n'M Sharpshooter rod/reel combo spooled with Wally Marshall Hi-Vis line.

This style of fishing allows you to fish parts of a lake that many fishermen overlook...the deep, dark realms of water that lie under a dock.

I call it an "art" because it is something that takes practice to perfect, yet can be done by anyone.

I'll walk you through the process by which I shoot, and teach my clients to shoot, jigs under that dock: Let the jig fall about 18" - 24" from the rod tip. Now, open the bail of the spinning reel and hold the line with just the tip of your finger. With the other hand, pinch the jig head between your thumb and index finger. Pull the jig back, thereby bending the rod tip back toward you. The release is where practice makes perfect...release the jig from your hand, and a split second later release your other finger from the line on the spool. The jig will then be "shot" back under the dock. The more parallel the jig, rod, and line are to the water, the greater chance for success.

Don't be frustrated if the first few shots end up landing your jig in places you never thought a jig could land.

The boat you will be fishing from is an Alumacraft Magnum 165CS...with a 75HP Mariner engine.

This boat will comfortably fish 3 people, and it's deep-v construction keeps you dry and comfortable all day.

Larger parties can be accommodated with advance notice.