Under bridge fishing
Jun 17, 2019 14:54:39 #
I have done my share of fishing around docks and noticed no one tries under bridges. Anyone have thoughts on why?
Plumbob
Plumbob
Jun 17, 2019 18:05:04 #
I have always done well around the piers of bridges. Usually on the downstream side. Smaller waters though. Graywulff
Jun 17, 2019 18:38:33 #
The structure of our local inlet bridge supports all the usual structure loving varieties, Blackfish, Black Seabass, Bergalls, Triggerfish etc. You Will almost always catch something bouncing a bait by the supports. All good eating!
Jun 18, 2019 08:25:38 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
Some bridges funnel the bait right to feeding fish! What hot spot?
Jun 18, 2019 10:14:48 #
Thanks folks I have had the same thoughts but curious as to why I never see anyone trying. Think I will hit it this Thursday. An older bridge was removed about 5 years back and a new one has been in place for awhile so things should have settled down by now.
Jun 18, 2019 10:21:02 #
plumbob wrote:
Best of luck with it Plumbob. Post a pic of your whopper! 😃 graywulffThanks folks I have had the same thoughts but curious as to why I never see anyone trying. Think I will hit it this Thursday. An older bridge was removed about 5 years back and a new one has been in place for awhile so things should have settled down by now.
Jun 18, 2019 12:44:39 #
Usually, there is a lot of construction junk (garbage) left over from the building of the bridge that eats up a lot of lures and other tackle.l
Jun 18, 2019 14:21:58 #
Jun 18, 2019 15:01:32 #
Yea the debris that was left on bottom from the demolition plus from what ever fell off from the new construction will be a concern, but still willing to give it a try. If I get hung up more than twice time to move on. I probably will try some top water first since getting there at 5:15 is my goal.
Jun 18, 2019 15:09:48 #
Hook, sinker, leader, live or cut bait, clam, crab...least costly losses when hung up on the bottom. Seven-eight-ten dollar lures lost can bankrupt me quickly!
Jun 18, 2019 15:18:55 #
when fishing over high snag bottom, one option is to use a "casting egg". it is a wooden bobber. make your leader length appropriate for water dept. can use bait or lures with it.
Jun 18, 2019 15:50:55 #
Works ok up to about 6 feet, unwieldy to cast beyond that. Our under the bridge inlet is 8-9 feet deep at low tide
Jun 18, 2019 15:54:17 #
Jun 18, 2019 17:32:12 #
Branching out from creeks and rivers and I am so glad I asked for thoughts. All of you have given me some ideas that I didn't know about. Thanks Folks.
Plumbob
Plumbob
Jun 18, 2019 23:11:57 #
BILLBYRD1
Loc: Prattville Al
I fish bridges over creeks in fresh water and catch a lot of fish. They use it as a hwy.to the shallows in the Spring for bedding and then back out. They do the same in the Fall to feed in the shallows to get ready for winter when things slow down. Bridges are excellent year around due to funneling food through as current moves water. Demolition of a bridge in a creek or river are excellent place to catch fish. You can use everything to catch fish off of them.
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