Fishing from the bank with a strong current? -Dams and Rivers?

How do you keep your line in a set spot in the water?

I like to fish at the local dam but the current just drags my line and it usually ends up close to the bank downstream.

Same thing with fishing in the river.

I have tried all kinds of heavy weights. What am I doing wrong?

If I could get it to stay in one place I know I would land a lot more fish!

Advice welcome! Thanks!

well depends on how strong the current is....and how long ur letting it sit in the water....eventually it will work its way to the bank......

i have used a rock in the past on some rivers...worked great.......basically took about a 2 pound rock tied it to my line about 2 foot under the hook stringer......then released the catch on my reel and tossed the rock into the river...........basically pitched it like a baseball out into the river slightly upstream....worked pretty good.....ended up with 23 eating size fish that day........was about a 9 hour period altogether....was camping

have seen ppl using 3-5 1 pound lead weights in same river depending on water flow......

Have you tried pyramid weights? they usually dig in nicely if the bottom is anything but rock/gravel.

When ever I fish current below the dam there is going to be current and your line will travel down stream, but if you use at least 20 lb test and a 1 oz egg weight, it will travel till it gets stuck on the rock and stop and then your pole will bend just a little, but at least your out there and got a good stick and then leave it till they bite. The odds of getting hung up increase the more and more you check your bait.

I find that fishing in current has its' advantages, but especially when they are going to stop generating and the water calms down.

Pyramid sinkers work great for holding but can get snagged easily. There's a similar kind called a storm sinker. The base is the same as a pyramid but at the top it forms kind of a barbell shape. They work great if you can find them.

Always set up so that your weight is able to slide on your mainline when fishing like this. That way you'll feel the fish bite before it feels your weight.