Fishing Tips: Fishing Rocks and Stumps
When you come across the occasional rock or stump while fishing it would be worth your time to give it a shot and see if the big one is hanging around. These rocks and stumps are perfect shelter for the fish in between a feeding area and major cover.
Tip #1: Sneak Up To It
The last thing you want to do is scare all the fish away from this tiny amount of cover by bursting into the scene with your loud boat. So cut your engine and just drift into the area.
Tip #2: Cast Just Beyond the Target
A plop into the water from your lure can actually make these skittish fish take off. Remember they are a little vulnerable in these locations and will be easier to scare off. Plus you want to give your lure sometime to get to the right depth. So launch your lure, I prefer a crankbait, just past your target and run it back as close as you can to the rock/stump.
Tip #3: Try a Jig
Throw a plastic worm, lizard or grub up real close and drift it deep. Then twitch it back to you real slow. If a bass is there they can’t resist.
