Sometimes anglers would be better off using a shotgun approach instead of a rifle approach when hunting for bass. Often they focus so much on targeting specific pieces of cover with their lures that they tend to overlook the big picture and miss out on some heavy stringers of bass as a result. On most lakes, both natural and man-made, depth contours are a powerful yet often overlooked bass magnet. These large structures serve the needs of bass in many ways, acting as underwater migration routes, staging areas, feeding stations and shelter venues. To better understand the critical role depth contours play in the bass’s world, consider the following tips for locating and fishing these prime structures.
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