Dock: Specific holding spots

Work from outside corners to inner shade in layers

Check outside corners near deep water and the shade of pilings first, then the seam where the walkway meets the main platform. A big platform may be very dark in the middle, but if you don’t have a clean casting lane, don’t blindly force a cast. As sun angle changes, shade shifts; what worked in the morning may not apply in the afternoon.

Example: outside corner 8 feet, inside 3 feet. If you see suspenders on the outside corner, let a soft plastic glide down the side of a post; if the inside is heavy wood, make short pitches with a snag-resistant jig. If all bites come on the first drop, there’s no need to let every cast hit bottom and shake for a full minute.

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