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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
I was fishing the Mad River/Great Miami River confluence. I was throwing the size 4 Berkley Money Badger in a couple of colors with no bites which I was shocked about. I caught my one really nice one and another nice one that got off on the Berkley Stunna. Great jerkbait for the price especially. I was throwing all around fast moving river current. Very erratic action, not too fast, but definitely moving.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Micro Crankbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
The only bait I even used was the Berkley Money Badger 4 in black/silver. This bait continues to produce here & in other smaller fast moving waters all around southern Ohio. Look for fast moving current with some slack water next to it & you should get bit.
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