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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: Larry313 on February 22, 2010, 08:38:53 AM

Title: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: Larry313 on February 22, 2010, 08:38:53 AM
Most of the rods I use for various things are 7ft.  I wanted to try to concentrate a little more on dock fishing this season and was thinking of using a 5'9" rod instead making it easier especially when someone else is in the boat.  Anyone have any feedback on this?  Thanks
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: TritonTR20 on February 22, 2010, 09:22:57 AM
I use a 6ft for skippin. More acurate than a 7ft.
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: Hooksetter on February 22, 2010, 10:05:29 AM
I use a 6' for docks and pontoons also. Much more accurate.

Willie
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: Durand Dan on February 22, 2010, 10:06:36 AM
I use a 6' President Spinning Combo I got on sale at Gander Mountian. Good control and with 10lb XT it works great around wood.
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: LAPORTE on February 22, 2010, 10:17:26 AM
I used a 6' spinning Powell for around docks. But I have found that I suck just as bad with it as I did with the 7' rod.  So I'm going back to it....  ;D
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: Cy on February 22, 2010, 01:42:05 PM
I use a 6'6" MH spinning rod for dock fishing lighter baits and skippin'.  I will use a 7'3" MH bait caster if I'm pitchin' to them.

Cy
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: markgoetsch on February 22, 2010, 02:09:24 PM
6' MH spinning rod and powerpro will skip anything and I get just as many bites as with fluorocarbon and the line doesn't break when they get you around a pole.
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: LipRip on February 22, 2010, 03:00:54 PM
I used a 6'6" MH st.croix mojo bass casting rod. Works good for me on skippin and accuracy. Does everyone else use spinning gear for skipping?!?
Title: Re: What Rod to use for dock fishing
Post by: 1javelin on February 22, 2010, 03:04:43 PM
custom 6'6" MH spinning, 7' if casting.

1jav