Fishing Rivers

When fishing rivers I always look for an outside bend first. This is one of the places that big fish like to hang out.

Water flows in the path of least resistance and when it hits harder ground it turns. This is how outside river bends are formed. The water also speeds up as it goes around the corner. This rushing action takes soil with it and makes the water deeper and undercuts the bank. This cutting action can also cause trees to tip into the water creating protection and shade for the fish to utilize.

Fish the outside bends and their undercut banks. They are a perfect location for the big boys to take a little rest from the current and wait in ambush for their next meal.