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Made it down to the heated docks for the first time. We fished for a couple of hours and didn't manage to catch anything. Did see 2 bluegill, 2 crappie, and 2 white bass caught while we were down there though. Will make it back down there before winters out.
Does it cost anything to fish those heated docks at Marion?
No it's free. I don't know much about it. They have a website for marion county state lake that has more information on it.
Marion County Park and Lake
I tried it last week, and plan to head back tomorrow. There is no charge to use the dock. They keep it at about 50 degrees (needed a coat to be comfortable), but much warmer than it was outside. Here is a picture I took (looking South). The guy in the picture was fishing for Blue Gill.
That looks like a really nice place to be when its cold outside! I may have to give that a try this winter!
I'm hearing about banana jigs at the heated dock I've been 3 times no banana jigs yet and never caught anything got any insight it's an hour and a half trip every time and to not catch anything ehhh
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Went last tues was definitely fishing not catching. Caught 5 fish in 4 hours. Had fun though! The banana jigs can be purchased at the little b aitshop on the lake. I tipped mine with a crappie nibble donno if that helped. Very light no traditional thump just line movement.
So is the banana jig the trick there? I'm looking to definitely go again what time did you arrive skinner?
Actually looking for any Marion advice I love the dock and me and my dad will be going back very soon but just wanna make our next trip a possible dinner trip lol
yes banana jigs is the answer/ almost like ice fishing they hit so light. usual drop a minnow on one pole and jig with another. smaller the bait the better seems there.