Fundamentals of Fishing Structure with Mike Hennessy

Reading Structure and Current Interaction

• Identify where current hits structure head-on to locate the most active feeding zones
• Look for current seams and eddies formed downstream of structure
• Understand how different current speeds affect fish positioning around structure
• Recognize seasonal changes in how fish relate to structure based on water temperature and current strength

Essential Structure Fishing Tactics

• Position your boat to present baits naturally with the current flow
• Target the up-current side of structure during active feeding periods
• Work structure systematically from deep to shallow or along current edges
• Match your presentation speed to current conditions - faster current requires more aggressive presentations
• Use current to your advantage for natural bait presentation and lure action

This fundamentals of fishing structure knowledge applies across all fishing scenarios, from shallow water mangrove structure to deep offshore reefs and wrecks. For species-specific applications of these structure fishing principles, explore our guides on mangrove snapper, bottom fishing techniques, and reef and wreck fishing strategies.