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Kyle CollinsBronze Ambassador
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock PileNothing big but caught several on Ned rigs.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsSmallmouth were gathering in narrow spots of the river in pockets of vegetation. We caught them with belly weighted swimbaits and chatterbaits brought through the weeds.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Casting behind any current breaks like trees, docks and point tight to the riprap.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSummerStructureShad
Fished outside river channel on downside of bend. Several techniques also caught small and largemouth bass. Small tube, neko rigged senko and shakey head rigged senko all drifting over rocks in the current.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureLily PadsBass were biting hard on lily pad edges on spinner baits tipped with gulp minnows. It was almost every cast they were fired up good chasing minnows into dead ends.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRock PileThe Smallies are finicky as the hot weather dies off and if you can find a rock pile or stagnant water there should be smallmouth. As they’re more finicky drop shots are working wonders and you won’t lose your plastic and hook if you use a drop shot.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Smallmouth are hitting well on Shad Raps, especially near rocky banks and current breaks. Natural shad and craw patterns are producing best with a slow retrieve. Early mornings and evenings are prime. Good numbers in the 12–17" range, with a few pushing 20". Water’s murky—sound and vibrations are key.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Dragged it along the bottom following the current.
