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Largemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersCaught 6 between 10-14” all on swim baits or Ned rigs worked slowly next to rock piles. Also one rock bass.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersDragging a Pee Wee football jig with a TRD Bugz trailer or a Maxscent flat worm on a dropshot through the current.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMicro CrankbaitsSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
I caught one fishing on a 1/4 OZ BL Special Berkley jig & Ballet shape 108 in BL Special. All the rest of my fish on this 8 MILE trip were all caught on the black/silver Berkley Money Badger 4. I was throwing is fast moving current that had some slack water bordering. If you can find a spot you can throwing into the current and reel it out into the eddy/slack water you should definitely get bit!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMicro CrankbaitsSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
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.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
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.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver ChannelsThe absolute best lure here and in these smaller rivers & creeks is the Arkie Lures mini deep crankbait. They don’t have it listed here, but they very cheap so if you lose one getting hung up no big deal. Throw natural colored ones in decent current & along the bank making sure it’s making contact with the bottom. A smaller natural colored jig will always get bit as well!
