As we were headed back to the boat ramp the other day we checked several different pieces of structure that we have put out over the years.The ones that showed to have the most fish on them were in 18 to 20 ft of water or so with fish suspended about 14 to 16 ft.

How do you decide which docks to fish? Do they need to be in deep water or close to the main river channel? I fis Wilson Lake and seldom fish in the fall but would love to know how to catch them around docks. I just need some pointers on where to start looking.

The docks or boathouses that produce best for me are the older ones constructed of wood and in 10 ft. of water or more. The wood tends to attract more algae which attracts more baitfish, therfore more crappie.The more shade or the darker it is under a dock or boathouse the better the chance of getting a thump or twitch on your line. [img:center]http:// [/img]

Thanks for the info. Are you a Bobby Garland fan or what is your jig of choice and your favorite color?

I pour my jigheads. 1/32 oz roundhead w/double barbs and #4 sickle hook. Blue/chartreuse or black/chartreuse tubes is what I start with.

What part of the lake do you mostly shoot docks on if you don't mind me asking?

No specific area. Older looking wooden docks or boathouses with 10 ft. of water or more is what I target. Keep the sun in front of you as much as possible.