09-23-2003, 01:29 PM
[cool]Hey there BC, Yes I do fish from the dock often. The swimbait that I am using is just like the one that you are talking about. Although I have a 4in sinking, 6in sinking and a 9in floating. When I am on the dock with the bigger ones, I have no choice but to use a stout rod. My rod of choice is usually one of my ocean poles. It has the strength that I need to lift one of the big dogs up out of the water from that height. For the smaller bass and bluegill, I use a standard 5' ultralight spinning rod. With the bluegills, I will generally use 2# line and the bass are fine on 4#. The lighter the better. It gives you more of a fight and alot more bang for your buck. I will also be up there this weekend on Saturday from early a.m. till around noon. Not sure about Sunday yet. I'll have to play it by ear.
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