Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. In the winter, hop one on a 1/4-ounce head right above a rocky bottom. They were slamming the Shad raps but not the flicker shads. The guide emphasizes that the Torpedo can be dead drifted when bronzebacks are lethargic, retrieved moderately with lots of pauses when smallmouth become active and ripped across the surface almost like a buzzbait when fish chase minnows. For bass anglers, you can fish for largemouth bass in miles of cattails up the river, or target smallmouth mid-lake along it's rocky shores. Smallmouths often select nesting areas of mixed sand, gravel, and small rocks, out of current flow and generally in water less than three feet deep. Your BASS member number is the 9-digit number that appears on your Bassmaster Magazine label. Bass are fond of these deeper, shaded pockets. | Theyll eat you alive when wading. Small rivers accommodate many kinds of aquatic animals ranging from microscopic phytoplankton to larger frogs, crayfish, and other fish. Levert uses current and wind conditions to his advantage, but always stays in control using a bow-mount electric motor. Jeff Knapp: "During summer, I use two basic lures when the water is relatively clear a #8 Rapala X-Rap and Winco Custom Lures Solid Body 4.75-inch River Darter. As mentioned, the general strategy is a lot like trout fishing: Look for areas where bass can escape current and lie in wait for morsels traveling downstream. As I took a shade break beneath a bridge, a truck pulling a bass boat clattered overhead, and I wondered if that fisherman realized hed just driven over some prime smallmouth water. Knapp uses a #1 Gamakatsu Octopus Hook inserted about 1/4 inch back from the nose. "I like shallow sections during summer because I can transverse shallow stretches in my jet boat, leaving behind anglers who can't run in inches of water," explains Chris Gorsuch, a former Susquehanna River Guide and now Vice-President at River Pro Boats in Missouri. On the other hand, if you crank, that lure will get down deeper into the strike zone. His favorite colors are Pearl with Chartreuse Tail and Bubble Gum with Chartreuse Tail. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. It offers basically three lakes in one with shallow to much steeper ledges, deep and shallow feeder creeks, gravel bars, bluff banks and excellent water quality found throughout. Current seams, eddies and switchbacks concentrate forage species and thus attract bronzebacks. They do not seem to snag up that often for me. And really, although bass arent bad to eat, youre better off targeting panfish or walleyes for the pan. Reel it past objects that create a current break or over flowing eelgrass. (Season 47) E:2 - Sight-Fishing Shallow-Water Smallies with Bret Alexander. Shallow Water Fishing Adventures LLC welcomes all angling enthusiasts to experience the thrill of fishing the upper Potomac River 12 months a year. The secret to consistently catching smallmouth from rivers is being comfortable fishing in current. Doug Stange talks about the seasonal movements of largemouth bass and techniques that work well from North to South. The closest version I have found is the Bass Pro Shops XPS Super Shallow Crank. Trust me, if youre too cold, too hot, too sweaty or if your feet or knees hurt, you cant focus on fishing. The most common fish caught in Lake Mead are striped bass, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. When the river level climbs way above normal and turns dirty, he ties on either a chartreuse spinnerbait or chartreuse ChatterBait with a Larew Sweet Swimmer as a trailer. *Darl Black, Cochranton, Pennsylvania, is a freelance writer and photographer and editor of the Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report. In the spring, they are often on sale for $3.99 each. Lure Specifics: Go with the classic Model 9Rapala Original Minnow in silver. Lure Specifics: Case tubes in green pumpkin, watermelon gold/purple flake and smoke purple flake on jigheads between 1/4 and 5/8 ounce, depending on current. "That simple stickworm can represent a variety of natural baits, from hellgrammites and crayfish to darters and dace. Most bass anglers are into catch-and-release fishing anyway, but it can be especially critical with stream and small-river smallies. Pure sand is undesirable unless fish can sweep away a top layer, exposing a gravel base below. It does not do much good hurling giant baits that make the sound of depth charge going off every time one hits the water. 9. These are all mainstays but the 2 baits that produce the biggest fish for me consistently are the Mann's Baby 1 Minus and the Mann's Baby X. In those areas, I often catch bass in just 12 to 18 inches of water. My rivers are a bit deeper but DT4 and 6 have worked for me. Fishing clear water is a challenge, and here is where we should use a great lesson from our fly fishing friends in being stealthy. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Ill wear waders until the water temp climbs to around 65 degrees, then Ill wet-wade with lightweight, quick-drying guide pants (not jeans they soak up water like a sponge), a breathable fishing shirt with extra pockets and wading boots. I throw it the same as any DT (location). Good spots include deep pools, rocky riffless, undercut banks, midstream boulders or logs, and slow, relatively calm runs. With a wide head and no hook slot, the River Darter is designed for nose-hooking. Read This Before Posting! These seams and associated hard structure are high percentage zones and concentrate smallmouth on an otherwise plain stretch of river. I knew the fishing would be challenging, but I also recognized it as a terrific opportunity to learn more about how to catch smallies in low, warm water. 2 hooks. This is the story of the Berkley CullShad. I am going through and doing tackle organization this week since the season is all but over here in central Indiana. Even though a creek may look too narrow or too shallow, I've found quality smallmouth are usually there. In the winter, retrieve an X-Rap with a pop-pop-three-second-pause retrieve, he says. The shallow water can be waded or accessed by a kayak or canoe. In the spring, they are often on sale for $3.99 each. Good examples are small rooster tails, and Swiss Swings and Shyster Spinners. His greatest joy of fishing is teaching a child to fish. I fish X-Raps aggressively, employing sharp downward rod snaps while reeling in slack line. Basspro.com. When learning new water, Levert recommends fishing when its windy. A current seam, where fast and slow water intersect, is one of Leverts favorite features. i forgot about that one had it years ago. Bass can be active throughout the day, but fishing generally improves as water warms into afternoons and evenings. Undercut banks with exposed tree roots have the ideal combination of depth, shade and gnarly cover to hold big smallmouth. I sure havent forgot about them, have been using them for river smallies since my early days. This rule ignores the fact that stream smallmouth, like all bass everywhere, are opportunistic predators that will grab a meal when and where it becomes available and can be provoked into striking even when theyre not particularly hungry. They may spread out across the slack area at low water, then tuck tighter to the bank if water levels rise, forcing them toward and along the downstream shoreline. Getting on the bank will reduce your chance of being spotted by the fish and will give you additional angles from which to cast. All three anglers agree that the worst situation is falling water following a significant rise. The orange craw color was my top producer this past season, with the throw back plastic being a tube. Im not one who is a fishing match the hatch. December 5, 2022 in Smallmouth Bass Fishing. Privacy Statement. Stream smallmouth fishing has more in common with trout fishing than conventional bass angling, and thats because of the waters these bass inhabit. The rivers and bay water temps have climbed into the mid 50's. Shad fishing continues to improve throughout the Susquehanna River with lots of hickory shad and some American shad too. Small-river bass typically feed on crayfish, other crustaceans, small fish, insect larvae, and larger insects. 13/14. Even though a creek may look too narrow or too shallow, Ive found quality smallmouth are usually there. Only a few decades ago Lone Star Lake was a nameless little pond amidst picturesque Texan wilderness. Where the most challenge lies is deciphering these hard-fighting fish when the river rarely gets deeper than the knees. One of the great appeals of stream smallmouth fishing is its simplicity. It comes in a variety of colors and the cost is $4.99 each. Lure Specifics: A Cordell Big O in a crawfish pattern enough said. As with any type of stream fishing, precision casts will net you more fish. Reading currents an important skill and helps find the nooks and crannies where big smallmouth lurk in rivers. We will also go over some of the Baits, & Techniques we use. My longest stream smallie spanned 23 inches. In-Fisherman takes a quick trip through time to look back at some great fishing memories, fun tips and a lot of learning experiences. "At the head of a pool you generally find fast shallow water, often with the flow broken by exposed rocks or grassbeds. Examples include the Upper Mississippi in Minnesota, the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, and the New River in Virginia. My two favorite rods are a 7 1/2-foot St. Croix Legend Elite ES76MF and a 7-3 G.Loomis NRX+ 872; both are medium action with a fast tip. "At the end of the pool where the bottom begins to rise and water pushes into shallow riffles, bass cruise these flats looking for an easy meal. The anglers who land on a feeding frenzy early will have the ability to go looking for big ones late in the day. Doug Stange talks about how versatile a swimbait hook is for multiple rigging options. Equally vital is maneuvering the boat to keep contact and control of the bait, which allows for a proper presentation and instant strike detection. In extremely shallow water, reel fast. Rivers tend to have an abundance of sharp rocks, broken glass, or rusty aluminum debris on the bottom. Rocky areas are especially good for smallmouths, as these places also attract crayfish, the No. If you dont have good boat position in current youre loosing 80 percent of the battle, especially in fast current, like the St. Lawrence, Levert said. I bought a black fury in black and orange and Avila with a gold blade mepps 3 today. This rigging style works everywhere largemouth bass swim. For our purposes, lets define small rivers as those you can wade or access from the shorelines or fish with small, unpowered watercraft. Depending on how small you're talking some good ones to consider are bomber model A's, DT4s, and the various 1.5 equivalent squarebills. Here are some easily overlooked items that veteran Indiana creek angler George Verrusio wouldnt wade without. The closest version I have found is the Bass Pro Shops XPS Super Shallow Crank. Likewise, the shadows and low light of evening, or cloudy or overcast conditions, can boost activity. baby bass, and a fat rap in shad. Rocks, gravel, and shellbeds will slice braid easily and a good hard-coated fluorocarbon will likely save the day. Wading for stream smallmouth doesnt require a lot of gear, but having the right stuff will allow you to fish these small waters more successfully. Finesse jigs I use 1/8- through 1/4-ounce jigs paired with craw trailers in realistic crawfish colors to probe deep holes and isolated midstream cover. I picked up a lancer pro cranking rod for $55 bucks shipped to my door. . "A bright colored, noisy bait is the only thing that works for me under those -conditions," he says. Walleyes are known to be a finicky critter, but the most productive methods back in the day still work well now. It works great with or without a trailer. For instance, he frequently uses G. Loomis Walleye and Bronzeback 7-foot to 7-1/2-foot rods, which have a parabolic action through the upper half, but contain a strong backbone for leaning into fish. To give an example, when fishing a flat Levert looks for current ripples to locate boulders, rocks or depth variations. Smallmouths often select nesting areas of mixed sand, gravel, and small rocks, out of current flow and generally in water less than three feet deep. Theyre always working in the current. Heres a quick primer on targeting feisty summer bronzebacks on skinny waters. Lucky Craft silent 1.5 in Copper Green Shad has been deadly for me in rivers. ", "l'd take summer on a smallmouth river over any other type of fishing," confesses Dale Black, President of Gamma Fishing Line. Tube jigs are a perennial favorite for Lake Havasu's smallmouths, and drop shot rigs and Neko rigs are popular as well. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Doug Stange and Bret Alexander demonstrate how to put your eyesight to work. Just avoid stepping on snakes in warm weather! I think all the flow and oxygen in the water helps make them stronger, too.. Ill use 3 3/4-inch Case Salty Tubes then, starting off with a slower retrieve and keeping contact with the bottom. Wiggle warts are the other baits that ill throw parodically in the deeper pockets of the river. Don't miss a chance to fish undercut banks, fallen trees, weed beds, deep holes, and eddies. If youre thinking of plunging into this minimalist mode of smallmouth fishing, his advice can help you uncover the untapped smallmouth potential of streams in your area. He had an uncharacteristic tournament at Lake Seminole that threw a lot of guys off as well, but look for Lester to rebound at in South Carolina. And it's already in very high demand. Lately, I've been using the Shimano Macbeth 50 and Shallow 50 with a lot of success. Under normal low summer flows with fairly clear water, smallmouths can be found almost anywhere. Keep it moving, picking up speed as you near the end of the retrieve to excite a following bass. Although smallmouths are abundant, Piedmont Lake isn't really known for producing trophies. These are fabulous lures to use at night for probing deep, slow pools. I picked up some DTs because of this thread as well. In-Fisherman takes a quick trip through time to look back at some great fishing memories, fun tips and a lot of learning experiences. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. "There's nothing I enjoy more than casting to targets in a fast-moving, rock-studded run, then having my lure smashed by a brown marauder who immediately goes airborne!". Bump it into rocks, sticks, and drag it on the bottom, then memorize how it feels. Bottom depressions of as little as 1 or 2 feet can hold big fish, even when theres no cover present. Get out there and enjoy to the max. What other crankbaits do you guys throw in a shallow river? Your previous content has been restored. Lure Specifics: Skirt and blade colors really dont matter during the day, Trail says, but go with all black buzzers at night. But after the spawn, and the lower and clearer the water gets, Ill retrieve it as fast as I can through the slicks and runs below rapids and past or through any kind of current break.. River smallmouth fight with the intensity of a title-defending champ backed into a corner. Many bass anglers have never caught an 18-inch smallmouth, but fish this size and bigger are available in plenty of creeks nationwide. Its one of the oldest crankbaits, and it just might be the best one for river smallmouth, says the Virginia guide. rebel crawfish yes!!!! There are a couple places where a 6 is just too deep and even 17 lb mono can't keep it shallow enough so 4's it is. "Brownies" are fat, averaging a pound, and you may catch and release dozens, including, if you're lucky, some 3- to 5-pounders. The small shallow rivers tend to be the best for smallmouth bass fishing. In a stream environment, you really never know, so never stop fishing! On one recent wade, my five best fish totaled 81 inches. Like all bass everywhere, stream smallmouth hold around submerged objects and will gravitate to something different in their surroundings, especially a sudden depth change. Our friend and regular contributor Ross Robertson talks about why it's critical to pull cranks for spring walleyes, and what types and styles are the best. An equally productive one is likely located near your home, offering good current speed and the right bottom content. Resting ones are more often found in a seam of slower moving water. Smaller slackwater areas like those on the back sides of wing dams may only attract a few fish. In-Fisherman TV producer Doug Stange examines classic smallmouth bass tactics that worked back in the day and still work wonders today anywhere that big smallies swim. Grow your fishing skills and improve your angling effectiveness. See the example magazine labels below. Overall smallmouth bass are a hard fighting fish, but river bronzebacks often pull with extra gusto when compared to their lake counterparts. Take a look at cycling or weightlifting gloves since they tend to be form fitted, breathable, and are half finger for effective casting. Fish it at a slow to medium pace, keeping contact with the bottom.. Pasted as rich text. On one recent wade, my five best fish totaled 81 inches. Ive caught wall-hanger smallmouth from Lake Michigan, lunker Florida largemouth, big Tennessee stripers, even trophy peacock bass from the Amazon River. If youve shied away from rivers in the past, give Leverts 5 fundamentals a try and fish a river this summer. Yet lures must not be so large and loud as to spook bass from biting. depending on size. Funny you post this. One angler who consistently mines bronze from these overlooked waters is Indiana B.A.S.S. In the spring, Ill rig a jerkbait with a weighted 3/0 wide gap hook so that it will sink slowly, with soft twitches, down into current seams or boulder fields, he says. Once you understand that these fish are incredibly spooky, finding ways to keep a low profile becomes part of the fun and challenge of catching them. Theyre much less bulky than a standard lifejacket, and since the inevitable slip into the water will be in your future at some point, you dont have to worry as much about an automatically inflating PFD. Some creek anglers wear a backpack; I find these too bulky and constrictive, and I dont need all that storage space because I travel light. My wife and I wonderful day chasing brookies. Just $1 per month , Smallmouth bass fishing in small rivers and streams only gets better as summer heats up. It's a new bait that the fish have not seen a lot of. Most active smallmouth are going to be on the front or the top of the side of structure thats facing into the current, Levert said. Your exactly right about them being forgotten. Martinez Lake is . Whenever you cast a shadow, raise your rod high or even pull a bait with a reflective finish out of your tacklebox so it glints in the sun, you risk spooking a fish. Wintering holes are often located near major current-deflecting obstructions. Dont overlook some of the Rapala UL crankbaits. Large slack areas may draw huge numbers of prespawn bass. wikimedia commons. This is the story of the Berkley CullShad. Admittedly I over fish them but I catch myself and get a mix of soft plastics, topwater and spinnerbaits in. Rocky points, drop-offs and coves here harbor loads of big smallmouths. I incorporate plenty of pauses in the retrieve, stalling it for three or four seconds.". I like a dt4 baby bass, a bandit 200(?) ", During unfavorable conditions, Gorsuch finds salvation with a nose-hooked soft jerkbait. In a receding river, smallies go into transition mode, putting them off their feed and making them harder to locate. If you run a spinner fast through a drift, either by design or necessity, that lure will want to come up high in the water column. Its just another way of going after these Smallies. It flows over 120 miles, starting in Pottsville and ending in Philadelphia. If possible, wear colors that blend your profile in with what fish see when looking up. Most of all, its the challenge of stalking and battling big smallmouth on the fishs level both me and my quarry in the same water that drives me to keep wading! Early spring presentations for river bass should be geared to cover water fairly quickly, since determining location is the biggest key to success. The fish have moved up shallow, and are feeling aggressive. And don't forget the classic Mepps spinners. In a nutshell, take all of the fish behavioral tendencies of our normal largemouth and smallmouth fishing knowledge and amplify it, there you'll have the tendencies of shallow water smallmouth. Theyre expensive (around $1,000) but worth it if youre serious about creek fishing. I guide on the historic upper Potomac River near Poolesville MD. When water temperatures dip below 50 degrees, feeding slows and the fish aren't eager to bite. The story's the same from New England down the East Coast, across the Appalachians and into the Midwest. Mine are Simms Flyweights, which are super-light and durable. During bright, sunny conditions, bass often stay tight to shadows or cover. "Something so loud and obnoxious cannot be ignored. Proper spawning bottom with a thin coating of darker silt reduces visibility. 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