Stumps are great especially in water 2 to 6 ft. Even better are the pushed up stumps with big root balls. The exposed roots give fish a place to hide. A row of stumps connecting xmas tree piles is a safe corridor/hwy for moving fish. Very good on top of points extending out into deeper water. Along the stump corridor add an xmas tree or 2 for added protection. Remove about 30 % of the branches to create space for larger fish to hide in (bigger spaces).