Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Fall
- Ned Rigs6
- Hard Jerkbaits3
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Buzzbaits2
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
Smallmouth Bass22 Reports
Walleye1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
72°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Find the deeper pockets behind boulders or drop offs that create a pocket for fish to congregate. Caught over 50 smallies in one spot. Smallies averaged 14-15”, very few under 14” and caught a handful of 18-19” smallies. Used the Missile Bomb Goby and Rage Tails for Ned rigging. Used drop shot with fatheads.
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