Detroit River
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Smallmouth BassSeason
Detroit River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Fall
- Blade Baits1
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
- Lipless Crankbaits1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Tubes1
Smallmouth Bass5 Reports
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
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10/2/22
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
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 shot and a baby z-too in Pearl.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Rock Pile
Water Temperature
68°
Last tournament was real tough fishing rock piles in a lot of current but we drifted for a few good ones
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