I don't really shoot the docks, but I know what you are talking about. I really don't have to shot, I chunk n wind just as well. Only time you would have to shoot if the water was high or little clearance under the docks. The deeper docks are better during hot weather, of course. Went the first of June and managed 49 and 41 on two trips around the docks. Went last friday and only made it home with 14. Its getting hot and may be goin even deeper.