Ryan Hartman
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Fishing Reports (25)
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
TubesSeason:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
River ChannelsForage:
ShadTechnique:
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)Finding subtle Current Breaks within the channel has been the key to catch some good smallmouth bass on Crankbaits. Burning a DT14 or even DT20 has been great in the River. I've also found success with the drop...
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Reported by Ryan Hartman
on Sep 27, 2021
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
TubesOver the last couple summer months, Tubes have been a significant player. The often forgot about bait has produced some mega bags for myself during tournaments and just out fun fishing. I'll always recommend a 3.5" Coffee Tube...
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on Aug 23, 2021Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
TubesCaught some decent size Smallmouth Bass at the Res. Used a 3.5" Coffee Tube with a 3/8 oz Bite Me Tackle Tube jig. I was casting for them after locating some decent sized rock in the 17' range....
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on Jun 21, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
SpinnerbaitsThis weekend was definitely interesting on Lake Erie. Found a wad of smallmouth on a rockpile in 2-5' of water that were in full blown spawn mode. Caught a few on a jig and finally a spinnerbait, which...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on May 24, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
ReedsTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsHave had some success recently fishing shallow around pockets of reeds/buggy whips using topwater specifically. Using frogs, poppers, and other topwater to parallel the reeds has been key. Check out the hotbaits and hit the buy button
Reported by Ryan Hartman
on May 20, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
Ned RigsUsing a Ned rig with a slightly heavier head, we've been able to secure some great fishing in the outer realm. Finding the less pressured fish have been the key to success. Highly recommend an Outkast Tackle Perfect...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Apr 29, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)Using paddle tail swimbaits and reeling slow to get that subtle tail kick, we managed to clean up a good amount of smallmouth on isolated boulders next to a gravel bottom. This produced a 25lb bag and a 2nd...
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on Apr 29, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Ned RigsLocating rock piles offshore in 15-18’ of water, we’ve been catching the less pressured Bass moving to the flats. Most fisherman are in the 8-12’ range and hammering them with pressure. Finding the outer realm has been very...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Apr 21, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)Using swimbaits, like the Venture Lures Steady Swimmer, has really paid off in a big way on the big water. Using this bait with a Owner Ultrahead Jig allows the bait to come through the rock piles and various...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Apr 16, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
TubesFishing tubes early on is a great way to find the bass and really tee off on'em. Finding rock piles with isolated boulders have been the ticket. Using electronics, like Humminbird Side Imaging, to mark rock piles and...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Apr 8, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersTechnique:
TubesDuring this time of year I like to get out and GRAPH the area I'm fishing. First thing I'm looking for is Boulders. This will allow me to key in on a specific target that will more than...
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on Mar 9, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Blade BaitsWith Ice out fast approaching, don't forget to head out to Lake Erie with the Heavy Metal aka Blade Baits. These are often forgotten in the early months after we've all been cooped up and watching the Elites or...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Feb 8, 2021Products Associated With This Report
Season:
WinterSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Blade BaitsThe smallmouth have moved deep which eliminates a lot of water. Find deep rock piles in the outer realm of 20' or more. Caught a lot of big males on the metal. Enjoy
Reported by Ryan Hartman
on Nov 25, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
WinterSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Blade BaitsFinding rock piles loaded with Smallmouth this time of year can be loads of fun in the first 2-3 hours of the day. Catching the early morning bite is the key. Fish are definitely hugging the bottom and...
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on Nov 19, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Blade BaitsFinding bass has been difficult on the River lately. However, once you do find them, they are plentiful. Various Techniques can be used, but nothing quite beats a blade bait this time of year. As the water...
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on Nov 9, 2020
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Lipless CrankbaitsStarted the day by using Crankbaits to locate smallmouth bass in an area that has been known to be productive. Using a Rapala DT14 and a Strike King 5XD we casted and located very big Smallmouth Bass. After...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Oct 26, 2020
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Rip RapTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Largemouth are starting to stack up on Jettys or Rip Rap around the Marinas. Good times can be had by all with a quality squarebill crankbait paired with a Daiwa Tatula Glass Rod 7'0" and a Daiwa Tatula CT100...
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on Sep 28, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
River ChannelsTechnique:
Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')Finding current breaks on expansive flats have put several quality Smallmouth Bass in the livewell. Using topwater techniques, swimbaits, spinnerbaits and crankbaits have made it easier to locate them and put together a quality bag. Wind has played...
Read MoreReported by Ryan Hartman
on Sep 22, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')Lake Erie was suffering from a severe hang over from HEAVY North East winds all night and calming in the morning. With 4-5' Rollers coming from the North East, most fish were staged shallow and on structure. We...
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on Sep 14, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Drop ShotsFinding Current Breaks with Smallmouth Bass is sometimes a challenge on the Detroit River. However, using crankbaits I was able to locate schools of Smallmouth Bass and proceed to drop the hammer on them with the Mini Swammer in...
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on Aug 24, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Drop ShotsHaving success fishing unmarked rock piles around the Bass Islands. Need to use a bait fish profile like Strike King Half Shell or Jackall Crosstail
Reported by Ryan Hartman
on Aug 12, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
LedgesTechnique:
Ned RigsRun this bait in a slow drift while moving from shallow to deep to pinpoint where the bass are. I have had success in the mid-range from 8-15' and they have transitioned from pressure bites to absolutely crushing the...
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on Jun 25, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Ned RigsReported by Ryan Hartman
on Jun 4, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Rock PileTechnique:
Ned RigsReported by Ryan Hartman
on May 21, 2020Products Associated With This Report
