Juniata River
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Species
Smallmouth Bass6Season
Juniata River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs2
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)1
- Soft Jerkbaits1
- Spinnerbaits1
- Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
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Most Reported Baits for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
Crush 100X Squarebill Crankbait Bluegill Spawn / 2 3/4"
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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'
Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Smallmouth Magic / 3.3"
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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'
Swimmin' Super Fluke Watermelon Red / 5"
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Reported for Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Green Pumpkin / 3.8"
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Reported for Crankbaits 0-6'
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Juniata River Fishing Reports
10 Reports on Juniata River
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
56°
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!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Laydowns
June 12th. Visibility 0-2 feet. River was coming down after a small rise. Fish were holding tight to wood laydowns, in 2-6 foot of water.
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