Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass are often considered the strongest pound-for-pound freshwater fish. These fish are extremely territorial but finesse fishing tends to be the most effective way to target them. Smallmouth are often found in bodies of water that contain deep, clear water with rocks or boulders on the bottom. They use these offshore boulders for cover and ambush points. Additionally, some cold water creeks and rivers will contains Smallmouth Bass.
Videos & Articles (100)
VideoEarly Season Smallmouth Power Fishing with the Rapala X-Rap Pop and Shadow Rap
Fri, January 27, 2023
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Mon, January 16, 2023
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Wed, January 11, 2023
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Mon, January 9, 2023
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Fri, January 6, 2023
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Thu, January 5, 2023
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Tue, January 3, 2023
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Wed, December 21, 2022
How to Choose the Right Tube with Bob Downey
Mon, December 19, 2022
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Thu, December 15, 2022
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Mon, December 12, 2022
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Fri, December 9, 2022
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Wed, December 7, 2022
Damiki Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Bob Downey
Mon, December 5, 2022
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Fri, December 2, 2022
How to Rig a Damiki Rig with Bob Downey
Wed, November 30, 2022
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Mon, November 28, 2022
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Wed, November 23, 2022
How to Pass Through a Lock on a River with Bob Downey
Fri, November 18, 2022
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Thu, November 17, 2022
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Wed, November 16, 2022
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Tue, November 15, 2022
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Mon, November 14, 2022
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Fri, November 11, 2022
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Thu, November 10, 2022
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Wed, November 9, 2022
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Tue, November 8, 2022
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Mon, November 7, 2022
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Thu, November 3, 2022
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Wed, November 2, 2022
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Tue, November 1, 2022
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Mon, October 31, 2022
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Fri, October 28, 2022
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Thu, October 27, 2022
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Tue, October 25, 2022
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Mon, October 24, 2022
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Fri, October 21, 2022
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Thu, October 20, 2022
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Fri, October 14, 2022
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Thu, October 13, 2022
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Wed, October 12, 2022
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Tue, October 11, 2022
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Mon, October 10, 2022
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Fri, October 7, 2022
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Tue, September 27, 2022
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Thu, September 22, 2022
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Tue, September 20, 2022
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Thu, September 15, 2022
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Wed, September 14, 2022
All-Terrain Jigs Overview with Bob Downey
Fri, September 9, 2022
Simms SolarFex Hoody Breakdown with Bob Downey
Fri, September 9, 2022
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Thu, September 8, 2022
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Tue, September 6, 2022
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Fri, August 26, 2022
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Wed, August 24, 2022
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Tue, August 23, 2022
VideoBassmaster Lake Oahe Recap
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Thu, August 18, 2022
How to Choose a Popper with Bob Downey
Wed, August 17, 2022
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Wed, August 17, 2022
How to Fish a Large Weedless Swimbait with Bob Downey
Tue, August 16, 2022
How to Rig a Large Weedless Swimbait
Mon, August 15, 2022
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Fri, August 12, 2022
VideoSmallmouth Drop Shot Heroes
Fri, August 12, 2022
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Thu, August 11, 2022
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Wed, August 10, 2022
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Tue, August 9, 2022
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Fri, August 5, 2022
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Thu, August 4, 2022
Bob Downey's Neko Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line)
Wed, August 3, 2022
How to Choose Neko Rig Components with Bob Downey
Tue, August 2, 2022
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Mon, August 1, 2022
How to Fish a Small Swimbait with Bob Downey
Fri, July 29, 2022
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Thu, July 28, 2022
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Wed, July 27, 2022
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Tue, July 26, 2022
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Wed, July 20, 2022