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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: crappieking95]
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01/15/10 07:09 PM
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KS374
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i generally use my 4.5 ultralite for shooting docks just cause i feel like i have more control with the shorter rod
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/15/10 07:17 PM
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KidKrappie
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I like a 5 1/2 foot rod to dock shoot.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: KidKrappie]
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01/15/10 07:43 PM
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crappieking95
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For all of you Short rod users, I will use a shorter rod if you would try a longer rod? Are there any takers on this offer? Maybe we will both change our mind about the lenghts...
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: crappieking95]
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01/15/10 08:04 PM
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craigo
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I use a short rod because when I fish docks I shoot my jig, fish it all the way back to the boat, and let it hang dead still vertically before I real it back up. I catch a lot of fish on that dead hang and sometimes my rod tip is so close to the dock that setting the hook is hard with a longer rod. I fish very close to the dock normally, in fact so close that sometimes I actually hold on to the dock b/c my boat is so lightweight it drifts away quickly and easily. Add all this up and I use 4 1/2 ft and 5 ft rods... plus I wouldn't fork out a lot of money for a shooting rod because I'm pretty rough on them (broken tips, especially).
I don't live for the thump, but I sure do like it.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: crappieking95]
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01/15/10 08:42 PM
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BigCaseyB206
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For all of you Short rod users, I will use a shorter rod if you would try a longer rod? Are there any takers on this offer? Maybe we will both change our mind about the lenghts... I've got 7' rods too, but don't feel comfortable with them that much when fishing for crappie.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: craigo]
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01/15/10 08:45 PM
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Eric
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4 1/2 St Croix was my best rod. Now I have 4 1/2 wally
Way easier for the average joe to hit the sweet spot on the dock. You don't always have to shoot either. I sling most of the time and shoot when between thye dock and a boat. A back hand flip of the wrist does the trick.Smooth small reel a plus also.My best os a Pfleuger president, the smallest they make
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: BigCaseyB206]
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01/16/10 12:12 AM
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Guide Chuck Rollins
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there are lots of big docks here on CC and shooting that jig 30ft under a dock is sometimes a necesity if you want to catch fish. I dont feel like a short 4 1/2-5ft rod can do that as good as a longer one. Thats just my opinion and I have kept to myself for years but I feel like I have an edge over many fisherman because of it. As I mentioned it also allows me to back off the dock and fish it instead of getting right up next to it. To me if I get right up next to it I am more likely to break rods, bang the dock if it's rough, and thats just not my style. I started off fishing docks years ago with a 4.5ft rod but I eventually came around and realized I liked the longer one better. More control, more leverage, longer shots, the bottom line is I feel like I catch more fish with it.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: Guide Chuck Rollins]
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01/16/10 12:42 AM
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craigo
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chuck, when you shoot, do u let the jig sink and bottom bounce it back or do you swim it at a certain depth? I may try shooting with my cherrywood this spring... it's 6'6"
I don't live for the thump, but I sure do like it.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
[Re: craigo]
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01/16/10 12:56 AM
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chuck, when you shoot, do u let the jig sink and bottom bounce it back or do you swim it at a certain depth? I may try shooting with my cherrywood this spring... it's 6'6" I opened this thread to ask that exact question. I've gotten decent at shooting but not sure how to work the jig once it's out.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 01:04 AM
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craigo
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i usually shoot it and watch it like a hawk as it sinks... get lots of hits there. Then work it back different ways, just want to see what others do
I don't live for the thump, but I sure do like it.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 03:11 AM
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crappieking95
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i usually shoot it and watch it like a hawk as it sinks... get lots of hits there. Then work it back different ways, just want to see what others do +1
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 03:12 AM
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Capt'n Wings
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+ 1 on the short Pro Angler.
"Faith requires one to elevate the practice of not thinking to a virtue," Mark Twain
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 03:19 AM
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Jig Man
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 06:29 AM
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No Net Needed
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I agree Short is the way to get it done.
A good day fishing is not losing a jig, a bad day fishing is not losing a minnow!
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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01/16/10 11:57 PM
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Guide Chuck Rollins
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I let it fall generally. I realize everyone has there preference. Short rods are easier to handle and feel more comfortable for most fisherman.
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