It’s no secret that docks are bass magnets everywhere throughout the county, and there’s a plethora of tackle and techniques that perform well. Pro bass angler Bob Downey shares his top 3 confidence baits and techniques plus a few additional baits that are more situational.
Downey details when he applies each tactic based on the situation, plus shares a comprehensive gear listing for each, ranging from baits, rods, reels, and line. Apply this content, and you’ll be able to catch bass whenever they’re set up on docks.
JIG SETUP
- All Terrain Skip N Jig
- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver
- St. Croix Legend Tournament Casting Rod, 7′ Heavy
- Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Reel, 8.1:1
- Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 17- or 20-pound
TEXAS RIG SETUP
- VMC Ike Approved Flipping Hook, 4/0
- VMC Tungsten Worm Weight, 3/16-ounce
- VMC Sinker Stop
- St. Croix Avid Series Casting Rod, 7′ Med Hvy
- Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 17- or 20-pound
WACKY RIG
- Yamamoto Senko
- VMC Crossover Rings
- VMC Ike Approved Neko Hook, size: #2
- Sufix 131 G Core Braid, 10lb
- Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 10lb
BLADED JIG
- St. Croix Avid Spinning Rod, 6’8″ Med
- Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel, size: 3000
- Z-Man Evergreen JackHammer ChatterBait
- St. Croix Mojo Glass Casting Rod, 7’2″ Heavy
- Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, 14-, 17 or 20-pound
FROG
- Terminator Walking Frog
- Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rod, 8.1:1
- Sufix 832 Braided Line, 40lb
- St.Croix Avid Series Casting Rods, 7′ MedHvy
