5 Fishing Spots You Should Always Check Out

1.    POINTS-points are underwater structure in which there is a section of shallower water that sticks out into a waterway surrounded by deeper water. There is an old saying: “Points, point to bass." Points provide predator fish with areas of ambush opportunities and easy access to deep water which is what they want.

2.    PILINGS,PIERS, AND DOCKS--pilings, piers and docks are known areas that attract fish-especially bass. If there is a current, those also act as current breaks. Largemouth bass use these for the shade they offer. They also use them for ambush points to catch unsuspecting prey. Docks with a lot of people traffic do more poorly than docks that have minimal traffic. If there is a current, fish the side away from the current (the down current side).

3.    STUMPS AND TREES --Sections of submerged or partially submerged wood are great spots to try. These provide areas of cover, food and shade for fish. Trees that have fallen over and land in the water are called laydowns or blowdowns. The best ones have been there for a while and have lost all their leaves. In all of these fish the shady side, even if there is only a small amount of shade.

4.    LILY PADS- Lily pads are a definite spot to check for largemouth bass-especially in the middle of the day. Bass get under the shade of the pads and wait to ambush an unsuspecting prey. A hollow frog or a Texas-rigged worm are good choices for lily pads.

5.    SHADY AREAS-Bass go to shade! If there is a sunny area and a shady area--check the shady area. WHY? Bass have large sensitive eyes and the bright sunlight bothers their eyes so they seek shady areas. Shady areas can include: bridge pilings, under bridges, laydowns, boat docks, or shady banks from shoreline trees or large bushes over hanging the water.