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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap - SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Late season stuff here, very cold water, have to do 5+ second pauses. Fish were located 7-10 feet down with access to deep water nearby. Also don’t worry about getting out early, fish 11am-3pm fish aren’t active or moving up to feed until later in the day as it warms up!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonWinterStructureBoulders
The hula grub on a football head is an amazing bait to throw when the bite gets tough or the water is very cold! Dragged it around some rock transition areas and managed to get some bites I couldn’t get on other baits!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructurePoints
Focused my time on rock points that were in direct sunlight, slow rolling with this flat sided crank with occasional pauses and change in speeds!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureRip Rap
DT8 is $$$ in the fall, nice small profile with a tight wobble. Had a lot of success just covering water on rip rap shoreline, and taking more time switching casting angles when cover any points or sudden changes.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonFallStructureRip Rap
If you love throwing power baits, fall smallie fishing on the river is a blast! Catch em on Rippin Raps, Jerkbaits and swimbaits! If you can find a concentration, try dragging a carolina rig for that big kicker.
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WalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumpsnice body of fishing
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonIceStructureOpen Water/Basin
18-22 ft seemed to be the best. Get just outside the current and tip the Rapala jigging rap with a head of a fathead. Had to move a couple times to find them. We also used tip ups with shiners and they produced a couple as well.
