There is a point on every body of water no matter how large or small. Points are magic highways and hide outs for bass. Points can be long and flat or sharp and deep. Whether fishing for spotted bass or largemouth bass learning to fish points correctly can be rewarding.

Points can have all types of structures on them. They may have stumps, rocks, brush piles and ledges that are not be visible above the water. The best way to find out what is there is to spend some time fishing the. If the lake is large select ten points and pick them apart. The best way to learn points is to use two methods. First use a depth finder and slowly chris cross the point. This method will work best when using the trolling motor. Running the big engine over these points is always done way too fast and many features may be lost. Looking for a treasure can take some extra time.

The second method is to pull out the Carolina rig and use a full one ounce weight. Work the point out as deep as 25 feet. Slowly dragging this rig over the point will find everything on the bottom. If luck is there, a fish will bite as a bonus. Brush piles, rocks and stump fields can be located on points. Once the point is well defined don’t fish them like every other fisherman. Instead of pulling up to a point from deep water and casting shallow, pull up shallow and cast out. Before leaving any point go to the sides and cast across them.

In the warmer months, bass use long flat points that drop off gradually. Use Texas rigged worms and shallow running crank baits on these points.

In the winter months the bass use points that drop quickly off into deep water. Bass are colder and less likely to chase baits that move to fast. Use Carolina rigged lizards and worms and the old jig and eel in the colder months on the points. And fish baits very slowly. Bass love points and even windy ones are worth fishing. Bait fish are often blown right onto a point and the fish simply feed on the easy meals.