Bank Fishing...Q&A

Still fascinated from my experiences bank fishing last year on the Western
Clave and wondering a few things..

Are the fish generally holding tight to the bank parallel to the current, or
are they more perpendicular? Guess the reason I'm asking is the approach.
Is it better to approach from downstream, or more of an angle from the bank?

Also, any tips on how to keep them from heading back into the bank once
hooked? I was lucky enough to be able to untangle two that had hung
themselves up in roots and debris, but I think everyone one of the fish that
I caught in that classic bank position went right back where they came from.
I could feel them shaking their heads and I think they actually were rubbing
the bank with the intent on freeing themselves.

It was quite an experience and one of the premium pieces of advice I could
give as a novice would be to carry a net (one that's not haunted...),

The Finn

P.S. Someone just smoked UConn, should be good discussion for Penn's
Clave...