Pool 8 Mississippi River
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Pool 8 Mississippi River Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Swim Jigs6
- Bladed Jigs4
- Frogs/Toads3
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)3
- Football Jigs1
Total Fishing Reports
113
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass23 Reports
Smallmouth Bass16 Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
67°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
57°
Found smallmouth and largemouth and pike in small slack water bays with laydowns present adjacent to side channels with heavy current current. Fish were in 4 feet or shallower. Lot of different baits produced but a chatterbait was the most consistent.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
78°
Found ledges just off main channel with hard bottom, worked at spook from shore line to steep ledge.Large mouth were hanging on the edge of ledges . Smallies were hanging near rip rap. Drop shot with a zoom trick worm worked well.
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