Throw a spinnerbait first, then a skipping jig if the fish are tucked tight to the dock shade.
First move
- Black/blue or bluegill-colored spinnerbait, 3/8 oz
- Fan-cast the outside edges of docks, especially the wind-blown side and any shade line
- Retrieve: steady slow-roll, with a few short pauses when it bumps posts or cable
Why it should work
- Overcast + falling pressure usually makes bass roam and feed more aggressively.
- After rain, docks often collect slightly dirtier water and bait, so a lure that thumps and flashes gets found fast.
- 13.6 mph wind with gusts near 20 means you should work the more protected dock stretches, but still target the side where wind has stacked bait.
Adjust if
- Water is stained or muddy: switch to a black/blue jig or spinnerbait with a Colorado blade for more vibration.
- Fish are under the dock: skip a jig or soft jerkbait far back into the darkest pockets and let it sit 2–5 seconds between hops.
- If you get follows but no bites, downsize to a more natural green pumpkin profile.
Backup plan
- Buzzbait at sunrise/sunset for shallow dock fish
- Soft jerkbait skipped under shade when bass are suspended
- Squarebill if the docks have riprap, laydowns, or hard edges nearby
Good videos to start with
- Dock Fishing Bass With Underspin Jigs
- How to Catch Bass Fishing Docks - Practice Casting
- In-Depth Look | How To Skip Docks
- Chatterbait Fishing Lure Tips and How They Work Underwater
Products and lures to look at
- Blackwake Spinnerbait
- Davy Jones’ Buzz
- 4.75” Twitch Jerkbait
- Bass Mafia Custom Balsa Squarebill Crankbait
- Bass Mafia Money Bag
Next cast: make a long cast to the outer dock corners with a 3/8 oz spinnerbait, slow-roll it past the first shade pocket, and pause every time it hits a post.
