Shallow water surprise

Had the opportunity today to get out and do some dock shooting with my dad. Where I like to go the deepest dock is only in 11 feet of water with surrounding as shallow as 3-5 feet but I am a firm believer that the fish follow bait and thanks to this site along with a lot of Richard Gene the fishing machine YouTube videos I have begun to study the food source and not the predator. Proof of shallow water crappie year round has not only been shown to me but experienced firsthand. My Dad who inspired my love for fishing got the opportunity to get out with me today and experience what I call the shallow water surprise. He was a little skeptical of the 5 foot of water docks but we were blessed to pull out some slabs today and it was fun! The go to hot color of the day was lights out by Bobby garland baits in itty bitty with size 8 hooks. Thanks for reading and be blessed!
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Awesome stuff. The hats work!

Congrats on a nice catch and a fun day with your Dad!!

Some nice one's. Even more fun being caught while dock shooting

we pitch shallow docks here in Texas on a lake similar in it's maximum depths , nice images and read , KABOOM is the word

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Originally Posted by Ketchn

we pitch shallow docks here in Texas on a lake similar in it's maximum depths , nice images and read , KABOOM is the word

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Yes sir I pay close attention to your posts and see how much success you have. Thanks for passing on your knowledge it’s helped me out for sure!


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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Some nice one's. Even more fun being caught while dock shooting

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Thanks! It’s my favorite way to catch them I’m hooked on shooting docks it’s a blast!


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That's awesome. Great job.

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Originally Posted by TBass89

Thanks! It’s my favorite way to catch them I’m hooked on shooting docks it’s a blast!


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I enjoy it myself. Besides pulling boards in the spring it is the only fishing I do

Nice four fish hold too. And that's your dad, I thought it was your twin brother!!!

As an adult, spending time with Dad is precious. Catching Crappie shooting docks with dad is incredible. Thanks for sharing with us!

Chris

Good job guys!

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Nice four fish hold too. And that's your dad, I thought it was your twin brother!!!

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Thanks couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go for the four. Seems the older I get the more I’m looking like him lol


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Originally Posted by NCkenner

As an adult, spending time with Dad is precious. Catching Crappie shooting docks with dad is incredible. Thanks for sharing with us!

Chris

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Yes sir a memory I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to put in pictures! Glad you enjoyed the read be blessed!


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Way to go crappie killer. Nothing better than having plan come together.

What a beautiful catch! Fun for the both of you!
Bob

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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

Way to go crappie killer. Nothing better than having plan come together.

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Yes sir! I really enjoyed it it’s been fun learning the sport of fishing truly second to none as Richard Gene says!


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That's a day well spent.

It’s for sure….good for you….
Great day with you pops!!


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