dock fishing in the summertime to target bass

Fishing docks for summer docks by Glenn Walker

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Play close attention to the shady spots around a dock and the other forms of adjacent cover. (Photo: Jack Gavin)

missed is the area located directly beneath the walkway of the dock.

The area beneath the walkway isn’t targeted by anglers as frequently as the other areas of the dock, thus resulting in less pressured bass. These areas are also productive for holding bass because the surface area located above the bass’ head is greatest, providing them a great deal of shade, giving them cooler water temperatures and prime opportunities to ambush its prey.

Normal Noise or Stealthy Approach

To fish these walk way areas, you’ll need avoid disrupting the nearby bass, along with not disturbing the lake owner’s property. To accomplish this, I keep my Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor on a low speed to sneak up on the bass and keep me in complete control of my boat.

Once I’m within good casting distance and have the angle I want, I’ll deploy my dual Minn Kota Talon’s. By doing this my boat will stay in one spot, allowing me to focus on making precise casts and keeping my boat from coming in contact with the boat docks surrounding me.

Many times it is imperative to be quiet when targeting boat docks, as the shallow water means these fish can be extra spooky. But other times, the bass that inhabit boat docks on boat traffic heavy bodies of water are so used to noise that if things are too quiet, they know something is up and aren’t looking to feed.

That being said, I’m NOT advising to go bank your jig off of the pontoon on the boat lift or to

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