Treetop Basics
Fishing treetops seems like an easy technique. Find a lay-down, toss the bait closeby and hope for a bite. But many fishers overlook or don't realize what they may be missing. Some lay-downs are visible and easy to navigate the structure and others may not be so obvious. So what should you look for when fishing these structures? One, if you only can see the trunk of the tree, notice the direction in which it is lying. If it is a new fallen tree, there will be lots of cover that that may not be visible and may be holding fish. Working from the outside to the inside is always the best approach. The reason for this, is not to spook the fish that may be hanging around the outer part of the tree. I see a lot of fishers fishing what they can see and their boat may be sitting on top of perhaps the best part to fish. Of course modern day electronics have taken the guess work out of where fish may be hiding. But for many who do not have or can't afford such high-tech devices, your te