I don't feel like I've ever fished points very well, which is a problem because on my home lake, that--apparently--is where the fish hang out until mid september. So I have several questions. First off, the crrek channel in this lake is in 40+ feet of water and everyone says, "Find the creek channel"--well I'm sure they're down there, but where should I EXPECT them to be--in the creek channel? on the point by the creek channel? And I've read articles about fishing points, but the points I fish here, don't seem to produce. I know, I know, fish different points, but what are the key ingredients for point fishing. It is Lake Sinclair, by the way, in middle georgia, a power plant lake that has pulling schedules on the water, which I assume would also effect the bite.

Sorry to ramble, I am just clueless about points.

If the points are not producing look closer at the creek  

Outside bends of a river or creek are common hangouts for deep water bass. Because of the water flow in the river or creek a ridge has been formed on the outside of the bend. Find the point of these ridges; anchor the boat in 12' to 18, cast deep with Texas Rigs or Jigs to find the bigger bass.

Spots where two creeks intersect or where a feeder creek intersects with the main river are areas experienced deep water anglers seeks. Inside the Y created by the intersection is where you want to anchor the boat in 12' to 18, cast deep with Texas Rigs or Jigs to find the bigger bass. In winter months fish these areas with jigging baits in 20 to 30' of water.

Thanks for the info. I've looked over a map or two of the lake, and there are several main lake points where there is a very steep drop off (contour lines are almost on top of each other), which would make me stray from it in late summer, however, the steep part is right near the outside edge of a bend in the creek bed. Seems promising. Again, thank you!