LARGEMOUTH BASS Largemouth bass are the most popular gamefish in America, caught by anglers of all skill levels on live bait, lures, and from either a boat or the shoreline...Read More View All Largemouth Bass Tips

 

Nope, this advice has nothing to do with driving. It's where you'll often find fish when no place else pays off.

In many reservoirs, old roads were flooded along with the timber, even whole towns in some cases. And while we cast to other types of "structure," we forget roadbeds are often ideal habitat, too. They're higher in the middle, dropping off on the shoulders, and are often made of rock or gravel that's ideal habitat for prey species, and for spawning by bass.

Invest in a topographical map of the area, or pay close attention to your fish finder. Talk to old timers from the area. Spend time looking at the shore for old road beds that lead into the water. If they're not obvious, look for bands of smaller trees or brush that lead to water's edge. Search the opposite shore for a more visible road and trace it back to your side.

Once you've found an underwater road, cast your bait along the route it likely follows. Fan your casts from one shoulder of the road to the other.

And don't forget to fasten your seatbelt.

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