Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Prop)5
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')4
- Bladed Jigs3
- Finesse Jigs2
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
Smallmouth Bass30 Reports
Northern Pike1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Standing Timber
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
79°
Cranking current seams with submerged rocks and riprap.
Don Schrader
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7/11/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
74°
Fished over the course of five days. Averaged 20+ fish per day in the 15 to 16 inch range. Several 17 and 18 inch fish each day. Personal best 19 3/4. Fishing partner caught a 20 inch plus. Fish weed lines, and rocky Shores one to four foot of water. Used bait cast Rod and reels. Fishing rod was a medium/heavy, fast action. Fishing reel was a Kastking Spartacus as well as speed demon.
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