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Fishing around tree stumps is the favorite of many anglers. Bass tend to hold
tight right next to stumps, particularly in the root structure. When we look
at the techniques for fishing around stumps, it's easy to see why so many
fishermen favor these areas. There just seems to be no limit to the choice of
lures that can be effectively used. For surface baits, a buzzbait is easy to
use, and can produce some savage strikes if the bass are in an aggressive
mood.
Cast the buzzbait so that it will pass by the target stump on the
retrieve. If you are an adept caster, a floating stick bait like a Bomber
Long-A or a Rapala is tough to beat. These baits are prone to snag so be
careful. One advantage to this type of bait is that you can keep it in the
strike zone longer. It also appeals to less aggressive fish than a buzzbait
does. Propeller baits like the Devil's Horse or the Heddon Torpedo fit into
this same category. Mid-range lure choice is dominated by the spinnerbait.
These versatile baits can be fished fast so they churn the surface, or slow
so they clunk the branches of deadfalls. The plastic worm and the pig & jig
are superb baits for fishing in stumps and logs. The worms should be rigged
Texas style to make them as weedless as possible, thus preventing hanging up
on the logs or stumps. Many anglers prefer to fish the worm without any weight
in these areas. Texas rigged Gitzits or grubs are a bait often overlooked for
use in this type of cover.