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Low Water Docks
10 Tips for Low Water Docks
#1- A slip-float can be pitched further with less effort because the float stays
near the bait until it hits the water.
#2- Keep your float small. Fly fishing type floats work great.
#3- Go to a slightly larger float and heavier jig on windy days.
#4- A small float is difficult to see so have a bright color like orange or yellow.
#5- A 1/32- or 1/48-ounce head is good for flipping cold water. The small jig is
easy for the crappie to take. The jig looks more natural than heavier ones.
#6- Try different colors. Start with a shad color in clear water. Try an orange-
chartreuse in stained. A black-chartreuse seems to work in any water.
#7- A Bobby Garland or Bass Assassin shad imitator body is great for a realistic
look.
#8- Bait action should be very slow hops causing the float to wiggle. This hops
the jig.
#9- Docks near a channel are usually the best.
#10- Have fun with the dock. Working around pilings and horizontal bracing can
be challenging. Don’t get frustrated. Win or lose you can enjoy the challenge.
New for 2015...
Kayak Division
For info visit: www.crappieusa.com
2015 Schedule of Events
Lake Talquin, FL 01/16-17/15
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL 01/23-24/15
Oran.-Loch-Newn., FL 01/31/15
Weiss Lake, AL 02/28/15
Clarks Hill, GA 03/06-07/15 Crappie USA
Lake of Egypt, IL 03/13-14/15
Old Hickory, TN 03/21/15
Cherokee Lake, TN 03/27-28/15 125 Ruth Ave.
Lake of Ozarks, MO 04/04/15
KY/Barkley, TN 04/10-11/15 Benton, KY 42025
Green River Lake, KY 04/17-18/15
Pickwick/Wilson, AL 04/24-25/15 270-395-4204
Cave Run, KY 05/02/15
Miss.-Sal., IN 05/09/15 www.crappieusa.com
Lake Shelbyville, IL 05/16/15
- Tim Huffman 11 Crappie NOW February 2015
10 Tips for Low Water Docks
#1- A slip-float can be pitched further with less effort because the float stays
near the bait until it hits the water.
#2- Keep your float small. Fly fishing type floats work great.
#3- Go to a slightly larger float and heavier jig on windy days.
#4- A small float is difficult to see so have a bright color like orange or yellow.
#5- A 1/32- or 1/48-ounce head is good for flipping cold water. The small jig is
easy for the crappie to take. The jig looks more natural than heavier ones.
#6- Try different colors. Start with a shad color in clear water. Try an orange-
chartreuse in stained. A black-chartreuse seems to work in any water.
#7- A Bobby Garland or Bass Assassin shad imitator body is great for a realistic
look.
#8- Bait action should be very slow hops causing the float to wiggle. This hops
the jig.
#9- Docks near a channel are usually the best.
#10- Have fun with the dock. Working around pilings and horizontal bracing can
be challenging. Don’t get frustrated. Win or lose you can enjoy the challenge.
New for 2015...
Kayak Division
For info visit: www.crappieusa.com
2015 Schedule of Events
Lake Talquin, FL 01/16-17/15
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL 01/23-24/15
Oran.-Loch-Newn., FL 01/31/15
Weiss Lake, AL 02/28/15
Clarks Hill, GA 03/06-07/15 Crappie USA
Lake of Egypt, IL 03/13-14/15
Old Hickory, TN 03/21/15
Cherokee Lake, TN 03/27-28/15 125 Ruth Ave.
Lake of Ozarks, MO 04/04/15
KY/Barkley, TN 04/10-11/15 Benton, KY 42025
Green River Lake, KY 04/17-18/15
Pickwick/Wilson, AL 04/24-25/15 270-395-4204
Cave Run, KY 05/02/15
Miss.-Sal., IN 05/09/15 www.crappieusa.com
Lake Shelbyville, IL 05/16/15
- Tim Huffman 11 Crappie NOW February 2015
