Tips for dock and shore fishing (Page 3): Douglas Lake. Public dock in Dandridge, TN. There's also a boat launch there.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Sinker Rig wrote:

What's the name of the impoundment you're fishing? I'll take a look and get a better idea

Douglas Lake. Public dock in Dandridge, TN. There's also a boat launch there.

Sinker Rig Loc: Tampa area

ghaynes1 wrote:

Douglas Lake. Public dock in Dandridge, TN. There's also a boat launch there.

Holy crap man, the water level is way down there, I see docks with dry land under them.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Sinker Rig wrote:

Holy crap man, the water level is way down there, I see docks with dry land under them.

True. Not where I fish right now but it will go down more in the next month. Tennessee Valley Authority was created quite awhile ago to regulate water levels in this area. The Tennessee River feeds a lot the lakes in this area. We also have smaller rivers that feed into the lakes. The resorts near me really can't open here until sometime in May and shut down in October/November. Rainfall plays a big role. We've spoke with TVA officials to get info. Every year is different.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Next suggestion is to try a Lindy rig and a minnow or a chunk of crawler. The walking sinker will allow you to stir up the bottom as if the bait is foraging, as well as make some noise on the rocks or wood. A Z-Man Elaztech twister, Finesse worm, crawfish or water dog should get the job done, too. A full turn of the handle every 30 seconds or so may be the ticket. Good luck!

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

OJdidit wrote:

Next suggestion is to try a Lindy rig and a minnow or a chunk of crawler. The walking sinker will allow you to stir up the bottom as if the bait is foraging, as well as make some noise on the rocks or wood. A Z-Man Elaztech twister, Finesse worm, crawfish or water dog should get the job done, too. A full turn of the handle every 30 seconds or so may be the ticket. Good luck!

Thanks John. Great ideas. I'm open to trying anything to improve the odds.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ghaynes1 wrote:

Douglas Lake. Public dock in Dandridge, TN. There's also a boat launch there.

Greg, have you ever tried in the cove, at the beginning of the dock? I'd be throwing towards the rocky ledges on the left side, and walking the lure down into deeper water.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Yes. Multiple times. In deeper and shallow water.

Kiddcan Loc: Lynchburg Va.

If you are fishing docks from land, cast beyond the end of the dock and retrieve as close to the pilings as possible . You will not spook the fish and they will hit whatever you are casting be it worm or chatterbait.

BonitaBarry Loc: Bonita Springs, FL

Hey g! Haven’t been on the stage for a while. I’m with the plastic worm folks. What works for me is worm hook with or without bullet weight. My go to here in SW Florida is Zoom Super Salt Plus in motor oil/chartreuse or purple with a red fleck. Light bump followed by a short retrieve ( two foot) then a pause for ten or so seconds. Repeat. The salt gradient seems to attract the bass and makes them hold onto the artificial longer for a higher percentage of successful hook sets. Also small RoosterTails 1/8th ounce in bright pink or the green yellow red combo. These work well in the green murky water in the creeks and small lakes or ponds. Good luck!😎

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

BonitaBarry wrote:

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Thanks BB. Nice to see you back on FS. I have some worms in my box, just need to try them more. The bait shop guy will set me up with rooster tails.

Redneck bass boat Loc: Smyrna Tennesee

I fish Sones River when it's muddy and not clear I use dark colors. I use light color in clear water, trying reversing your thoughts on colors . Doesn't make sense but it works for me. I'm always willing to try something new and not coventional.

Anybass Loc: Pa.

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Fishing can be frustrating if not catching so need to just enjoy the environment while still trying. When I approach an area from shore or on a dock, I usually am ready rigged up or do so where going to fish from. Then I will just sit and wait for things to calm down since fish will pick up the vibrations of you walking to site or dock (heavily fished areas fish seem more spooky). I'll wait about 5 minutes (recall watched pot never seems to boil)before letting first cast out. I used to drive my dad crazy as a kid when put rugs on floor of Al row boat and wrapped cloth around the oarlocks to keep down noise. Also, sat on floor to lower profile. Now see people standing in boats catching fish, so what can I say.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Redneck bass boat wrote:

I fish Sones River when it's muddy and not clear I use dark colors. I use light color in clear water, trying reversing your thoughts on colors . Doesn't make sense but it works for me. I'm always willing to try something new and not coventional.

Will do. Others have suggested the same.

Foodfisher Loc: SO. Cal coast

Don't forget to spit on your bait.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Foodfisher wrote:

Don't forget to spit on your bait.

At this point, that's a possibility along with dynamite or C-4.