Locating hidden gems : The quest for offshore brushpiles - by Pantastic

[Pantastic]

When it comes to fishing, one of the
key challenges is locating the best
spots to catch fish. Offshore brushpiles
are one such prime location, but
finding them can be difficult. Anglers
often find themselves at a loss as to
where they should begin their search.
However, observing clues left along
the shoreline is one of the best ways to
locate these structures.

Oftentimes, remaining rootballs or
partial tree trunks indicate that a
submerged tree top is located just
offshore. By utilizing sonar to search
the area for the remainder of the tree,
the brushpile can be located. Once
located, it should be marked with
sonar for future reference.

Taking notes about the size and depth
of the tree is important, as this
information can help determine when
fish might be present under the correct
weather and water conditions. By putting in the effort to locate offshore
brushpiles, anglers can often reap
substantial rewards.

These underwater structures offer
excellent hiding spots for fish and can
attract a variety of species, including
bass, crappie, and walleye. The key is
to remain patient and put in the effort
and time needed to locate these
brushpiles.

In the search for offshore brushpiles,
remaining observant and utilizing tools
ike sonar are essential. While it may
take some time and effort upfront, the
resulting rewards can make it all worth
it in the end. Happy fishing!

[SuperDave336]

Good information and tip. Located many by seeing telltale signs on the bank. Almost impossible to hide structure though nowadays with electronics being so good.

[DockShootinJack]

Awesome information

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Good read. Thanks

[slabbandit]

A good friend and I were spider rigging years ago in an old White River Refuge oxbow lake. We had only caught about 6 crappie after several hours of fishing. As we were parallel fishing down the bank about 50 feet or so out, we suddenly had almost all of our poles go down! Every time we passed this location we would pick up several slabs. After paying closer attention I noticed an old cypress stump up on the bank. What we were catching fish on was the remnants left of that old cypress tree. There couldn't have been much there after several years but it was enough to turn a lackluster trip into a double limit of 1 lb average slabs!
My friend Benny is now in his mid 70's and not in the best health. I'm really excited that he and his wife Eveylyn are coming to Nimrod to camp and fish all week on the first of June. We've shared many enjoyable fishing and hunting trips but this one always sticks in my mind as one of the best