As an angler brings the lure closer to the stump, awareness should be heightened as this is where most strikes occur. The Brushpile and the Beaver Dens. The difference between the two is where the larger wood is located. With a beaver den, an angler knows that the beavers place larger sized logs and wood around the base of the den. An angler can feel for these with a plastic worm very easily.
Many times there is a type of overhead canopy created by overhanging thinner branches and brush.
Bass like to use these canopies. Places to check for these are right along the edges. Key points to remember are not to cast onto the main body of the beaver den and not to let your presentation sink deep into the tight crevices and nooks of the wood. Keep your rod tip high to reduce risk of snags. Directional wood is a prime attractant for bass during or in areas where a lack of adequate timber is present.