Mississippi River - Champlin to Coon Rapids
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Mississippi River - Champlin to Coon Rapids Overview
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- Bladed Jigs1
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- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
73°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
67°
They weren't exactly jumping into the boat but caught around 15 smallies tonight. Beat the banks and docks searching for fish with the squarebill. Most of the fish caught were up very tight to the bank. The current was pretty strong especially as we got closer to the Champlin bridge.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
64°
River has been rising with all the rain we’ve been getting but the bite was hot in the afternoon we got out for a couple hours from 3-5:30. Went down two floats that were pretty productive ended up with 22 on for the trip all ranging in size from 18.5 to 15. Fish are looking super healthy and thick. Fish were eating really good. The mini chatter bait with an el Diablo middle baits baby d bomb was an unreal pairing. Allows you to cover a lot of water quickly with a lot of precise casts. Being that the water was up and moving quick finding little pockets of slower water seemed to be where the fish were hanging out. Overall a great outing.
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