Spotted Bass "in the roots"

The exposed roots of a tree under the water surface are one of the best locations for spotted bass.  The creeks we fish in Southern Indiana have endured a lot of erosion, so washed out tree roots are not hard to find.  Spotted bass seem to key in on these locations heavily in the spring of the year.  You'll often find them "in the roots" during both prespawn and spawning periods.  The best root systems are in deep water and the more roots the better.  Also, don't forget that drastically changing water levels will have an affect on bass holding in these locations.  If the water level is falling rapidly, you probably won't find spotted bass along the banks "in the roots".