Trent Hale wrote:I target docks in every Lk I fish. Every fish in Wa. Hawgs came off docks yea there over fished but most fishermen work the docks way too fast. Last year I fished behind a boat and caught fish that they had missed. In order to get the pigs you must work the docks slow and pick them apart. On many outings I would fish a dock with no fish, move to the other side and it's on. Or even make a second lap around the Lk and catch fish off docks that didn't produce befor. A rull of thumb always fish the shade side of the docks. As spin dog said the docks will have food all around them. Don't be scared to fish them and you could catch a fish of a life time. I have seen some state record fish under docks and they may not bite when your there or when I'm there. Do come back befor leaving the Lk and stay off the dock and try again. Use big baits like 3/4 oz jigs with dubble trailors and try trip trailors this will make a big difference. You should use braid so you don't lose any fish or lures. All it takes is one wrap around and your fish is gone with out braid.
Good Point Trent! Might I add that while stealth is important when approaching a dock, the angle you approach a dock is important as well. Key areas I usually cast to is corners, structures(pilings), and ladders.
I have experienced a certain dock to produce well one year and not the next but one of the docks next to it does. In my opinion its not the dock its the food and location of that row of docks. Docks are a fun way to pick pigs.
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