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What rigs produce for catching big bass off docks?

There are several rigs that can be effective for catching big bass off docks. One popular rig is the wacky rig, which involves using a weighted stick bait type worm, such as a Missile Bait's 48 or Senko, rigged on a weedless stinger hook. This rig is great for skipping under docks and can be particularly effective when the bass are targeting baitfish or brim.

Another effective rig for dock fishing is the jig. A half ounce strike king structure jig is a popular choice for targeting docks. This jig is known for its ability to skip well and can be used to fish the high percentage docks that are holding the most fish. It's important to establish a pattern by paying attention to which docks are producing bites and focusing on those.

Additionally, using a drop shot rig with a six inch fat robo worm can be effective for cleaning up any fish that are missed with the jig. This rig can be fished on the outside of the docks to target bass that may be holding in the shade provided by small creeks or trees on the bank.

When it comes to tackle, it's important to use the right equipment. For the wacky rig, a Gamakatsu G Finesse number two weedless stinger hook is recommended to help prevent snagging on grass or light sticks. A 10-pound Sunline Sniper leader is also suggested for added strength when fishing under docks or in lay down areas.

For the jig, a heavy action rod, such as a seven and a half foot heavy action Abu Garcia, is recommended for driving the hook home and accurately pitching and casting under docks. A 17-pound Berkeley tri line 100% fluorocarbon line is suggested for its strength, and a fast reel, like the Revo STX eight to one, can help with quick retrieves.

Overall, the key to catching big bass off docks is to be observant and adaptable. Pay attention to the patterns and adjust your bait selection accordingly. By targeting the high percentage docks and using the right rigs and tackle, you can increase your chances of landing some big bass.

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Catch BIG BASS In The HEAT!!! 🔥 by BassFishingHQ → 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 → 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 → 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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How to Catch Bass Around Docks with Wacky Rigs by Wired2Fish → catching those fish and catching that fish it should refine what I want to throw to on the next docks coming up you know I'm kind of starting to get dialed in a little bit better on exactly what I need to be presenting my bait to that way I'm not trying to fish the whole dock I'm just trying to fish the key features on that dock move to the next one move to the next one and at the end of the day it helps you cover more docks more efficiently and hopefully catch more fish

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Target Bass on Shallow Docks by Flipping and Pitching by Wired2Fish → way and I promise you you can go out there and skip some docks and catch some big old bass like we've done today

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