Upper Missouri River
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter (Current)
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Winter
Total Fishing Reports
7
Top Species Reported for Winter
0 reports for Winter
Other Species Reported for Upper Missouri River
- Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Catfish1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
38°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
68°
I was flipping fast banks that had deep cuts in the bank with reeds. It also seemed like when I got bit there were root balls near by. They were holding pretty tight to the bank so it was important to get right up by the reeds. I varied between pegged and unpegged. Pegged weights got bit better, but it varies, so I always have both. Fun day on the water!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
48°
The water was still pretty darn cold, but felt good to be out on the river that far north and catch some no less. They were definitely more finicky than they are when the water is a bit warmer, but I just slowed down with the ned rig and drifted it down the rock, nose of the boat pointed up stream, and let it drift back to me naturally and that’s how we got bit. Gotta love the river!
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