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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Ice
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Hair Jigs
Structure
Pilings
Forage
Insects
Water Temperature
50°
Species
Trout
Season
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Alewife
A small hook with a small golden shiner was the key to generating bites. Putting the split shot a foot above the hook gave the minnow plenty of room to swim.
Species
Trout
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Hair Jigs
Structure
River Channels
Water Temperature
40°
Float hair jigs under a float tipped with a waxie. Drift the foam lines in the deeper runs.
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