St. Louis River
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St. Louis River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Finesse Jigs1
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Smallmouth on the front side of islands, front side of laydowns, and parallel with eel grass edges. Chartreuse and white Jackhammer with paddle tail trailer, Bluegill and white colored swim jigs. Smallmouth are also on very shallow rocky shelves (<2ft). Z-man TRD was most effective.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Baitfish
Targeted current breaks such as lay downs sticking out into the river 3-5ft of water, rip rap, steep banks
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