Skip it to Catch Those Stubborn Fish!

It's no secret docks hold a lot of fish.  Whether it's freshwater or saltwater, there is a way to catch the fish most anglers overlook.  

Put your favorite soft plastic on and skip it!  (My personal favorite is a 12 Fathom Fat Sam Mullet on a Scorpion Jighead).  It's actually much easier than you might think.  First of all, it's easier to do with spinning tackle.  A medium heavy rod will give you enough leverage to drag the big boys or girls out.  Just imagine you're skipping a rock, keep your rod tip low to the water and land your lure about halfway to the dock.  Once you have a feel for how your lure reacts once it hits the water you can gradually work it farther and farther under the dock.  

Most anglers will pick around the edges and never have a chance to catch the fish you are now able to target.  Here are just a few examples of the quality fish you can catch even on highly pressured docks:

You will get hung up here and there but stick with it and the fish you catch will be well worth it!  

David at Treasure Coast Tackle
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