Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Popping) in Summer

Item: Rainy Lake
Author: Kail’s Fishing Reports

Kail’s Fishing Reports

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7/15/21

Rainy Lake

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Humps
Forage
Minnows

Mid summer mornings with no wind look for reefs that top out at 5’-10’. Try surface baits, toss them out on the reef tops and slowly pop them back to the boat. When the smally hits wait a couple seconds before setting the hook, let them get the bait into there mouth. I like to use braid and tie 5' - 8' of mono to it, it acts like a shock absorber. Good luck.