Trout hiding under submerged tree

[JDoG]

There are these trout hiding under this big tree with the stump/ root system submerged under water. The current goes parallel to the root system so I cant get lures or flies under their. What do I do?

[Al Agnew]

At some point, we all have to face the fact that there are fish in certain situations that are simply uncatchable.  This sounds like one of those situations.  If those trout are lying in such a spot, chances are they aren't feeding much.  You now know they are there, so at some point they will probably have to come out to feed on something, and then they become vulnerable.

[ness]

 

 

[mreed81]

Short answer to your question: Keep moving lol

There are many places just like you are describing along blue ribbon streams that I frequent. Some of these spots, as fishy as they look, just aren't worth your time of day. I have tried a lot of different techniques in those spots, only to get hung up on a log, rock or tree with my back cast! I have since wised up, just move along and don't fish those 'impossible' spots. The good news is you are probably less than 50 yards away from the next good spot without all of those obstructions.

[ness]

When you do walk on by, be sure to do it stylishly. See video clip above.