Upper Missouri River
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Smallmouth BassSeason
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
38°
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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Species
CatfishSeason
Summer
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
50°
I caught these 2 jug lining using bluegill by Deep rock piles. I had set the lines out the night before
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