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Chris and I met up after church for a dock shooting lesson on a local watering hole. It took a while but I think that I started to get the hang of it. I can see a new rod in my future. We didn't kill them but we did catch 40 or so with around 15 being keepers. I also got to try out the new sport brella and man do I like it. I could not have fished today without it. The water temp was 94! Thanks again for the lesson Chris!
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I enjoyed it Matt. Learning a new technique is always frustrating, but it is pretty fun when it all comes together. You picked it up pretty quick. Now go out and get you a new rod!
Sweet!!! I can tell ya from experience, leave your short poles at home if you decide to troll a lake that has docks!!
Could you expound on that a bit? I thought you used a short pole to dock shoot with. By the way that's a nice shirt you're wearing Chris. They've helped a lot of men.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawgdog
That's right, I meant when you go to a lake and going to troll or push minnows better leave the short poles home....Every time I go to Horseshoe with the intentions of trolling I always end up on the docks. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Mac Daddy
WTG fellas
Got it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawgdog
Practiced on that technique at Horseshoe this year .... STILL need to work on it !!! Good quality and quanity on a HOT day!!!
Nice day.
Looks like fun!
Good Job guys, I enjoy dock Shooting also.
Thanks good post enjoyed.always learning new tech.Thanks
Can you post a pic of how your setting up the Sportbrella in your boat?
B & M has a Sharp Shooter that is nice. I think they went to 6'. Mine is 5'. It all depends on the docks your shooting. You may want to give it a try.
I have a Cumberland Adjustable Double Seat Post. I ordered an umbrella holder from them for $30 and had to drill a 3/4" hole in the center pin in the Double Seat Post for the umbrella holder. These are the only pictures I have already of the umbrella setup.Quote:
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I may try one. I can tell you that a 7' BP Micro lite Light Action is pretty tough to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy E
I also tried a 5.5' Shakespeare POS ultra light and it snapped in half.
I like a short 4'6" graphite rod for dock shooting. Bass Pro's Microlite rods are hard to beat for this. After using (and throwing away!) many spincast reels, I've decided that a good quality ultralite spinning reel is the way to go; not as easy to use as an ultralite spincast, but it will hold up and you'll get a much smoother retrieve. One question for all the dock shooters out there; I've been using 4 lb. test mono line, but am thinking of trying 15 lb. braid line next fall. Has anyone used this for dock shooting?
I like the accuracy and control of my 7' Gander Mountain Guide Series Ultra Light. I am thinking about getting another one in 5' for close up shots and while sitting under Matt's 'brella!
Pfffft:bash I was looking at their website and all pics are layin down. Shoulda figured it was as simple as that.:Rofl:Rofl Preciate it.:highfive:cheers2Quote:
Originally Posted by D10
Good job guys!
Now all you need is one of those 12-volt fans like bus drivers have on their visor clipped to your windshield and a cold drink and you'll be livin' the good life while the rest of us are sweating so much our bilge pumps kick in. Awesome idea to beat the heat.Quote:
Originally Posted by D10
Lol, we were talking about that the other day! I have two of those fans in my shed. Came put of an old Bluebird!
Yes, I need to get one. I wonder how much they would drain a battery?
You will need a shorter one on the Shoe .... I get up close , under, and personal with some of the docks!! I have 6 dock shooters.. Keep a different bait on all of them.. Longest one is 5'2 browning ultraliteQuote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
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Originally Posted by hawgdog
Shorter than 5'? What reel would you recommend?
Matt, that rug rat is getting big buddy. Boat looks awesome!