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Basics of Drop Shot Bass Fishing Bridges

Luke Stoner
Jan 05, 2017

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There’s almost always baitfish and gamefish present around bridges, but where they’re positioned changes based on conditions. Sometimes fish are at the base of the pilings, but they’re often suspended at different depths. Current and shadow lines also factor into bridge bass positioning. FLW Tour Pro Cody Meyer shares some pointers for locating bridge bass, and how the versatile drop shot rig excels for targeting them at different depths along this productive vertical cover.

Luke Stoner

Luke Stoner is a former college fisherman who cut his bass fishing teeth at golf course ponds, strip mines, and horsepower restricted lakes in central Illinois before moving to northeast Oklahoma to work for Dynamic Sponsorships in 2015. He spent a summer interning for Terry Brown back in his college days and proved he was truly Wired2Fish. Stoner is an avid angler himself, but has a passion for writing articles and producing other digital content to help you catch more fish. While his competitive fishing days have slowed down a bit, he still jumps in local jackpot tournaments anytime he is able. His day job allows direct access to professional bass anglers and he enjoys mining different tips, techniques, storylines and trade secrets from them to package up for Wired2Fish readers.