Skipping Boat Docks with a Jig | Tackle Recommendations

[@billsmith8305]

"...and you're telling fish stories the rest of the day"... best line and ACCURATE!

[@slipknot73745]

Thanks for this. I think his "don't stress" mentality is key to those first building confidence (like me).

[@Shiloh3498]

I've had great success skipping with a St. Croix Medium 6' 10" Target cranker, Tatula reel, and 50 pound braid. But I want to give your setup a try since I'm around 6' 2" as well. In my experience braid has proven to be very durable and catches tons of fish.

[@robertchadwick2925]

I've never tried that. Thanks for breaking it down and suggesting what line, etc. to use.

[@Wired2Fish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kylewright9399]

That was helpful, I’m pretty good at casting, flipping ext. but I’ve just had all kinds of hell skipping. Thanks man

[@Glock-1]

Those new Berkeley jigs are awesome for skipping, the flipping and swim jig

[@Wired2Fish]

They had skipping in mind when they made em thats for sure!

[@magic2066]

what a clear, perfect teaching. u r a real PRO!!! thx for the great info.

[@michaelshoffner6584]

a great video. I just watched a few this morning and went to the lake for the first time of skipping. I did really well with not backlash to speak of. Going to tweek my set up some more and take some of your advice, thanks

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing the tips really appreciate it You have a blessed day

[@Wired2Fish]

Tim Halcomb Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@willis4734]

Walker always has some amazing tips and tricks.

[@joebee1459]

Ark 7'1 H with an 8.1 reel, 16lb sniper with a 7/16 BOSS Brent Ehler skipping jig with a Gambler why not is absolute MONEY!

[@TheUncontrollableYeti]

6 people don’t like skipping jigs and snatching megas from under docks...I guess you can’t make everybody happy. I love skipping jigs, it’s the ninja warrior version of bass fishing.

[@gtflyer]

Great info..I use the same reel, but a Diawa XT rod. I'll be ordering some of the trailers you mentioned. Thanks.

[@lightninguru26]

Hell yeah I like this guy

[@Wired2Fish]

Zer0Hour Thanks for watching!

[@johnpetrea]

Thank You very much for this tutorial

[@ralo4265]

Good stuff Walker! 💯

[@Wired2Fish]

Ra Lo Thank you!

[@way75mit9]

I suffered some injuries to my shoulder and wrist while serving a combat tour over sea's , So flipping /skipping with baitcaste'rs is out for me, But I have a come up with a solution, Zebco 33 spincast reel , 15 lbs line, No worry of backlash and no pressure on my damaged wrist/arm , It works my PB is an 11.5 on Lake Lanier Ga. Thank God for Walmart tackle !!!!

[@loganwoolstenhulme3328]

Great video thanks for all the tips!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Logan Woolstenhulme Thank you!

[@JacobSimpson]

Thanks for the tips! Really appreciate it!

[@Wired2Fish]

Jacob Simpson Thank you!

[@elitebassin8988]

Great vid thx for the tips

[@gfour20]

Excellent video and info.

[@Wired2Fish]

Greg Vincent Thank you!

[@MaximilianTheBassFisherman]

I use a 4x4 7/16 oz casting jig. Best dock jig hands down

[@Skurtz007]

Really well done. Thanks

[@Wired2Fish]

Steve Kurtz Thank you!

[@MoMan.88]

Great video 👍👍

[@BassGeek]

Great tips!

[@stevegerber835]

Awsome info.

[@Wired2Fish]

Steve Gerber Thank you!

[@tunit8946]

Why not braid for skipping,? Also it sounds like the rod you're describing is medium heavy power or heavy power with moderate tip ? Lastly , should ones height determine the rod length when skipping? Good video. Thanks

[@Wired2Fish]

Todd Thorne Those are great questions. I personally don’t use braid for skipping because it digs into itself on the reel spool. If your jig takes one bad bounce you’ll be digging out a backlash for several minutes. I guess it’s just not as forgiving as fluorocarbon. The rod I’m describing is honestly tough to describe. But I think you come pretty close by saying heavy power with a moderate tip. Perhaps I should have explained that a little better. I used to think your height “should” determine rod length when skipping, but I’m not quite sure these days. I am a fairly tall guy and I tend to be most accurate and comfortabke with a 7-0 or 7-2 rod. I won’t go any higher than 7-2 when I’m skipping. But one of my best friends who is one if the most accomplished tournament anglers in my state is a short guy. Well under 6 feet. And he swears by a 7-6 skipping rod. I don’t get how he does it, but he is a wizard with that thing in his hands. So I’m not quite sure how to answer that. I’m just being honest with you. I have to believe that everyone’s casting and rod motion is different when skipping docks, so I’d think that would dictate rod length more than height. I hope this helps. We appreciate you watching! - Walker

[@Shiloh3498]

That's funny. I have found braid to be forgiving, and fluorocarbon a nightmare. Every setup is different. No two rod, reel, line setups are the same.

[@ScuffedEngineer]

A 7ft mh-h fast rod is a good starting place to learn to skip as it's an easy reference point to know if you want something shorter or longer, faster or slower, and you probably already have one. I personally learned on braid and if I didn't it would've costed $100s in fluoro or would've been a lot of time cutting and respooling on mono. I would suggest 50-80lb braid(if you are to use braid) to learn and while the braid can be tough to pick out, a bad backlash in that weight range isn't going to snap like fluoro would if you kinked it up good with a backlash. If you don't go braid 15-20lb mono is good, it's cheap and the thicker line has less loops thus easier to pick out, you can also cast the top 20-30 yards off and tape the spool so only that much line can backlash when learning. If you're at the spot where no matter what you do the lure just splashes hard into the water, use a spinning rod to start to learn the motion and get a lure skipping across the water instead of bombing. A weightless wacky rig senko is a great starter, although sometimes I feel the motion can be more forgiving with it and may lead to frustration when switching lures and to a baitcaster. Well the saying of perfect practice makes perfect still holds.

[@lorigo8985]

Can you skip a football jig as well as some of these skipping jigs ? Thanks

[@hughmongus1207]

How do you set your reels up for skipping? Great video!

[@brettrowlett2480]

I'm 5'10" will the same rod around 6'8' - 6'10" work nearly as well?

[@fisherofmen9897]

What are your thoughts on skipping a 1/4 oz jig with a bulkier trailer? I have had that thought on my mind for a little while I have just been really slow to try it? I would definitely have to use a true MH rod and maybe go down in lime size. Am I on the right track?

[@MrJhjackson]

Sooo like heavy power moderate fast action rod instead of the usual fast action?

[@adi_random]

What rod specs for best skipping dock action? Did the rod 20lb can do it?

[@alcav54]

Does a DC reel help with skipping?

[@TonyChm]

Yes. Very much.

[@Wired2Fish]

Absolutely! They run a little higher in price but perform as advertised. The Daiwa Tatula SV TWS reels can greatly reduce backlashing as well when you get the settings dialed (and for less $$).

[@alcav54]

Wired2Fish thanks. Already have an SLX DC. I’ll give it a shot!!! Keep rocking the great info

[@BassNinja]

Why not talk about reel settings for skipping docks. Then you'll have my attention. Just a different version of the same stuff out there.

[@Wired2Fish]

BASS NINJA We have done several videos and articles about that.

[@bragg77]

Get a big rod load it and pull it.

[@Squatch34]

First comment.....finally my life means something now im like a celebrity i cant wait to tell everyone i know.....i also cant wait to go birds nest horribly and have to cut all of my line off trying this edited: i was 2nd my life is meaningless again

[@johnbracewell3700]

logan was first :/

[@Squatch34]

John Bracewell i saw im so crushed :(

[@joshsinglefooter]

Walker you didn't have to stand in the water to do this video...... we know you were fishing.!🤣