Rum River
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Rum River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Walking)2
- Hard Topwater (Prop)1
- Ned Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass4 Reports
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Fishing Reports
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5/31/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Insects
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water is very low but has made the water in the rum very clear. Not much current but fish are sitting near current breaks and on boulders.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Smallmouth are targeting crawfish and bluegill. Football head jigs and shallow crankbaits have worked well especially on rocks and boulders.
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