Take into consideration the depth, current and wind when setting up to anchor and chum a piece of structure. Anchor far enough ahead of your target to where the chum will drift into the zone. Such precision isn't necessary if you're looking to pull in pelagic species that roam the middle and upper water columns. For them, broadcast your chum over a stretch of water that these fish are likely to frequent. To optimize your chum, carry both fine and large mesh chum bags. If you're looking to increase the chum flow, or spice the slick with larger bits of chum, go with the large mesh. Conversely, if you want to slow the chum flow and keep the particles to a minimum in the slick, go with the fine mesh bag. Remember, your goal is to not to over feed the fish, just get them interested in your baits. Inshore Fishing Once you reach the flat of your choice, use your Tournament Master Chum in or around natural fish-attracting structure such as potholes or oyster beds. Then anchor up within casting range of the baited hole and wait for the fish to arrive. Wade fishermen can employ a similar method, by positioning your Tournament Master Chum, then setting themselves within casting distance once the chum is placed. Redfish and trout love Tournament Master Chum, virtually every fish that swims in our bay systems will be attracted to well placed chum. Among the other regular visitors to a chum site are black drum, ladyfish, jack crevalle, sheepshead, and snook. Pier Fishing Chumming can play a major factor in pier fishing. Sometimes it can even determine if it is going to be a great fishing day or a great "catching" day. Chumming is critical in pier fishing. Your goal is to get the fish to come to you. Chumming, not only draws big fish, but also smaller bait. The smaller bait will not only keep the game fish lingering around for a longer period of time. Not only does chumming bring fish closer but it makes them go into a feeding mode and even a feeding frenzy. Try Tournament Master Chum next time you are out and fishing is slow. Give it a chance, and give the fish time enough to locate the slick. Then hold on for some action! Have a chumming technique, you want to share, just email us voodoooffshore@comcast.net and we will pst it here.