Conversely, many of the best fishing locations have absolutely no cover or visible features above the surface to give them away. Depth in and about the tree and its root system may be of significance. Our experience has shown that there should be at least three feet of water. Less seems to spell fewer bass. The deeper the water, the better the fishing around these sprawling giants of the earth.
Deep water is, of course, the haven of safety for nearly all fish life.
When threatened, they all head directly for it. Therefore, cypress that grow near a drop-off always have significantly higher potential, particularly for trophy fish. Current flow is, as your past experience has undoubtedly shown, a controlling factor in the way bass position themselves for feeding and comfort. Whether natural, or artificially induced by winds or large boat traffic, water currents are a tip-off to where to present the lure and often from which direction to present it. Tidal water and river anglers know this well.