What should I throw at dock bass after rain?

After rain, docks can turn into bass magnets — especially if the water got a little stain on it and bait washed up under the shade. With your rising pressure and SE wind in late spring, I’d start by fishing the shadiest, most protected dock edges first, then work your way to the inside corners and deeper posts. The wind can push bait to the downwind side, so if one dock face gets a little chop, that’s often the first spot to check. 🎣

What to throw first

1. Skip a jig or bladed jig/chatterbait under the dock

   • If the water has any stain after rain, a chatterbait is a great first swing because it calls fish up and covers water fast.
   • If the bass are tighter to posts or sitting still, go with a jig and let it soak a second longer.

2. Follow with a wacky rig or Texas rig

   • When the bite is stubborn, a soft plastic that falls naturally can outfish power baits.
   • Cast to the darkest pocket, let it fall on slack line, and watch for line ticks on the drop.

3. If there’s grass near the dock, throw a frog or weedless presentation

   • That late-spring dock-and-grass combo is classic big-bass country. A frog shines if fish are tucked in the mats or cheese near the pilings.

Best video looks

These are worth a watch for exactly this kind of fishing:

• Dock Fishing Bass With Underspin Jigs
• How to Catch Bass Around Docks with Wacky Rigs
• How to Skip Docks
• ChatterBait Comparison Underwater: Look and Sound
• Basics of Frog Fishing and How to Fish Hollow-body Frog Lures
• How to Catch Bass Fishing Docks - Practice Casting

Products worth checking out

For a simple starter bundle, look at these tackle kits and lure packs:

• FONMANG 126Pcs Fishing Lures Kit
• PLUSINNO 137Pcs Fishing Lures Kit
• FONMANG 322-Piece Fishing Lures Kit
• TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Swimbaits
• 5PCS Topwater Frog Lures Set
• TRUSCEND Rooster Tail / Spinner Lures

Lures to keep tied on

• Chatterbait / bladed jig — best first look in stained water
• Skipping jig — great for big fish pinned under shade
• Wacky rig — when you need a softer fall
• Texas-rigged craw or worm — for docks with posts, brush, or cable
• Hollow-body frog — if weeds or matted cover are involved

Quick dock game plan

• Start on the wind-blown side of the lake or pond
• Hit the outer corners first, then skip all the way to the darkest back spots
• Work post by post, then the inside shade line
• If you get one bite, slow down — there’s often a second bass nearby

If you want, I can also give you a 3-lure dock-after-rain checklist ranked by best to worst for your exact water clarity and cover. Keep casting — the fatties usually sit in the shadows waiting for the snack parade. 😄