Juniata River
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Juniata River Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs2
- Buzzbaits1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)1
- Soft Jerkbaits1
Total Fishing Reports
12
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass7 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
River Channels
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
River Channels
Water Temperature
70°
From the launch I run my peddle-drive kayak upstream until my 65 year old legs need a break. I drop anchor for a bit and make a few casts. Then I pull up the anchor and drift with the current. I cast the weightless Texas-rigged fluke slightly upstream and work it back. That way it faces mostly downstream as it works across the river channel. My setup for this technique is a Dobyns Xtasy 723SF spinning rod paired with a Shimano Vanford 3000 reel. I like to use 10# braid with a 10 - 12 foot fluorocarbon leader. The braid adds sensitivity and the fluoro leader allows the fluke to sink. Everything works together nicely for a natural presentation. Great spring through fall technique!
Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook 25pk 4/0
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Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel - EOL 3000 / 6.4:1
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