How to read rocky shoreline?

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

Hey guys, there is a lot of talk about reading the beach for bars, holes, etc, but how do you go about reading a rocky shoreline?

Ask a geologist

In all seriousness, knowing the local geology can help...
On bedrock coastlines, generally what you see onshore = offshore to some extent.. High relief onshore usually means deep water; if all the rocks point one way onshore they probably point the same way underwater... its all commonsensical

[redcrbbr]

1) get out your binnoculars and spy on other fisherman

2) follow successful fisherman

3) pay close attention to internet bulletin boards for spot burners

4) read all the fishing rags for spot burning

[whiplash]

I agree with the idea that whats up is usually the same down. Except that beach thats your avitar.Spent many a night on that beach and the landing down the street. Most of the beaches up that way are pretty flat on low tide and don't have much structure. Just down the road you can toss herring chunks and feed the stripers like trout.
Whip

[Redsoxticket]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Ask a geologist

The waves that break in front of bedrock coastlines is an indication of a elevation of structure.
Which type of structure would this typically be, sand bar or a hard structure such as rock?
Would you target your cast before, on, or after this under water structure where the waves break?

[RIROCKHOUND]

I'd hazard a guess that it's other bedrock....