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Low Water Docks
TV). Although a strange-sounding tactic to
many fishermen, he likes to hit docks when
water is low.
“In February and March in the middle
and northern states where water is open,
the fish mood is lethargic,” says Bailey. “This
relates to a slow presentation. But even up
north where you find open water a warm day
or two can make a big difference. A slight
warm-up will bring baitfish up into shallower
water areas. Three to five feet water can be
good because it warms quicker than deeper
areas.”
Bailey continues, The best docks
during low water are the piling docks
because the walkways are high enough to
make them easy to pitch and shoot. Boats
may be out this time of year or you might
find a pontoon. A boat, especially a pontoon, At low water, the space between walkways
will help warm the water quickly, at least a and the water makes for easier pitching,
degree or two, when the sun is hitting it. flipping and shooting under the dock.
9 Crappie NOW February 2015
TV). Although a strange-sounding tactic to
many fishermen, he likes to hit docks when
water is low.
“In February and March in the middle
and northern states where water is open,
the fish mood is lethargic,” says Bailey. “This
relates to a slow presentation. But even up
north where you find open water a warm day
or two can make a big difference. A slight
warm-up will bring baitfish up into shallower
water areas. Three to five feet water can be
good because it warms quicker than deeper
areas.”
Bailey continues, The best docks
during low water are the piling docks
because the walkways are high enough to
make them easy to pitch and shoot. Boats
may be out this time of year or you might
find a pontoon. A boat, especially a pontoon, At low water, the space between walkways
will help warm the water quickly, at least a and the water makes for easier pitching,
degree or two, when the sun is hitting it. flipping and shooting under the dock.
9 Crappie NOW February 2015
