Looking to try my hand at dock shooting this week. I'm sure there are some threads on here covering the type/length/action/line size but, I don't have access to a Bass Pro before I plan to fish. Can some of you experienced shooters suggest a rod/setup that I can pick up at Academy/Cabelas/Gander Mountain? Maybe suggest what size jig, 1/32"? 1/16"? Sorry to ask so much, just trying to learn the easy way, ask!

Worth every penny of the $45.00

Pro Angler 5'5"

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Use what you have the first few times, then you will know what fits you as for as rods. I like to use about 2 inch jigs and that calls for a number 4 hook and use it in 3/32, 1/16, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/64th and they all have there day depending on the fall the fish want that day. Right now most of the lakes have high water so good luck finding a dock with enough room to shoot.

So a shorter rod rather than a longer one?

Yep. Get a 5'5" rod (Pro Angler). 6-8 # mono. 1/32 - 1/16 oz jig head.

If you don't mind I would like to ask something here. With feather jig a person can get hole of the hook bend and works well for me. But on the plastic jigs that part is in the jig, what's a good working way to do this with out messing up the jig or getting a hook in the hand.

I hold the lead of the jig and not the hook. Try using a larger hook on the jigs with plastic if you choose to hold the hook end.

BnM Sharp Shooter 6 is awesome.

I learn on the feathers and they work well but some times think maybe the action of plastic would help. But at this time I am not good getting it by the head. I catch more docks than fish, thanks
Think maybe just need to do more of it.

I've been using 1/16 oz jig head with a mr crappie slabalicious... I think the color is called refrigerator white with chartreuse and monkey shine. But definitely use mono.

Pintail a jig I have been using a lot and catching some bigger fish on is Wally's joker "chart black" and comes three legs or tails. The body is black, one leg is black, one green chart and the other yellow chart. I cut the black leg off at the body and use it as a small 2 inch frog jig. The color is one of a kind for a crappie jig.

+1

Thanks for the good info guys, I'm not opposed to trial and error but learning this way I can at least have a starting point.

+1 on use what you have first! I just happen to win a 6'Bonehead in a drawing and it is now my Dock Shooter. I used the 4 1/2' Pro Angler for 4 years but I believe I get more distance with the longer rod.I use hand tied jigs now exclusively but used to shoot a 1/16oz round head with a #6 sickle and a"Mini" Slab Bandit from Crazy Angler. DEADLY COMBINATION under the docks!

Amen: https://www.bnmpoles.com/p-287-sharpshooter-six.aspx

If you don't like it...I'll buy it from you. This rod was built specifically for dock shooting and has been tested by our Pro Staff all over the country. A lot of actual fishing time went into this final product.