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What rigs produce for catching big bass off docks?

When targeting big bass off docks, there are several effective rigs that you can use. One popular rig is the wacky rig, which involves using a weighted stick bait worm, such as a Missile Bait's 48 or Senko, rigged on a Gamakatsu G Finesse weedless stinger hook. This rig is great for skipping under docks and can imitate both baitfish and brim, which are often present in those areas. The wacky rig is especially effective when the docks have a little more depth, like in the back or side of pockets, where the bass tend to hang out.

Another effective rig for dock fishing is the Texas rig with a big worm. This rig is versatile and can be used for flipping docks or fishing deeper areas. For flipping docks, you can use a 7'3" to 7'6" heavy action rod with a 5/0 or 6/0 offset hook and a half-ounce weight. The weight should be pegged to fall quickly and avoid getting caught in brush piles or other obstacles. This rig allows you to accurately pitch and cast under docks, where big bass often hide.

In addition to the rigs mentioned above, it's important to have the right equipment for dock fishing. A heavy-action rod with a little bit of tip is ideal for driving the hook home and being accurate with your casts. Fluorocarbon line in the 17-pound range, such as Berkeley Trilene 100%, is recommended for its strength and invisibility in the water. A high-speed reel, like the Abu Garcia Revo STX with an 8:1 gear ratio, can help you quickly reel in big bass once hooked.

Remember, when fishing around docks, it's crucial to be quiet and stealthy to avoid spooking the fish. Focus on fishing the key features of each dock rather than trying to cover the entire structure. By refining your bait presentation and targeting specific areas, you can efficiently cover more docks and increase your chances of catching more big bass.

Please note that the information provided is based on the video context and my expertise as a bass fishing guide. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

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Catch BIG BASS In The HEAT!!! šŸ”„ by BassFishingHQ ā†’ under there and these docks tend to be less productive once you start getting bites while dock fishing you can establish a pattern as to what docks are holding the most fish maybe every time you get bit you are fishing a dock that is on a main lake point or maybe every time you get bit you are fishing a dock at the mouth of a creek arm but regardless as you catch more bass you may see a pattern and then you can focus on those high percentage docks and skip all the ones in between i typically target these docks with a half ounce strike king structure jig since it is one of the best skipping jigs on the planet i will also use a drop shot with a six inch fat robo worm to fish on the outside of the docks to clean up any fish that i miss with a jig while docks are great they are not the only place that provides shade many small creeks also provide sustained shade because of the trees that grow on the bank back in 2016 we saw john cox win the flw cup and 500 000 by targeting a small creek on lake wheeler in alabama again while many of his competitors were focusing on fishing deep offshore structure cox found a large group of bass way up a creek where no one else dared to go because this creek had trees
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Wacky Rig In The Fall | Bass Fishing by Bass Fishing Tips & Techniques by BassResource ā†’ When you get to the docks that have a little more depth, like you might go to the back of the pockets or the side of the pockets and those docks may just be hanging over like six or eight feet of water, the same situation is going to be happening. I feel like sometimes you have the baitfish presence, but sometimes the brim presence is there as well. So don't be afraid to mix it up. If you're not getting good looks or not catching them on the passion shad like you think, don't be afraid to switch to something that emulates the brim a little bit more. That will be a green pumpkin weighted stick bait type worm, like a Missile Bait's 48, Senko, something along those lines. I'm going to have the Gamakatsu G Finesse number two weedless stinger hook. That is a great hook. So if you're skipping that around docks, that little weedless portion helps keep any clumps of grass or light sticks, something like that from hanging up, really helps getting it through some cover. With this setup, I'm going to go with 10-pound Sunline Sniper leader. I really like that. Little bit bigger than some other times of the year, but remember, we're going up under docks, we're going into lay down type areas. Need a little bit bigger fluorocarbon. That 10-pound Sniper is super, super tough. You can horse some big fish out of those areas. Then the setup is very similar to the other one.
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Target Bass on Shallow Docks by Flipping and Pitching by Wired2Fish ā†’ hog power bait held on to it for a while nice chunky northern bass right there can't beat that alright a good bait good piece of tungsten good line all important but most important really is having a hook that you're gonna be able to penetrate their mouth with consistently and this Berkeley fusion 19 you can see after 10 12 13 fish whatever we've caught big bass it's still grabbing my skin alright we've had a really good time skipping docks today and for those of you that are gonna be new to it the biggest thing is just remember to be quiet these are fish that are easily spooked but if you can stay stealthy and keep back you know and get the cast right you're gonna have a great opportunity to catch these fish for rod action you know I'm looking for a heavy rod I'm using a 4 OTT hook so I need something that's gonna drive it home but I also need something with just a little bit of tip where I can be accurate with my pitching and casting under these docks as well for me I like a seven and a half foot heavy action bill and 2.0 Abu Garcia we were using 17 pound Berkeley tri lean 100% fluorocarbon and then a Revo STX eight to one it's still really fast real great setup right there can't forget the creature hog you guys rig up the same
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