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Mad River

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Sep 30, 2024

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

6 Fishing Reports

10 Followers

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Total Fishing Reports

6

Top Species Reported for Spring

Largemouth Bass2 Reports

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Fishing Reports

6 Reports on Mad River

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hookedonbassin
Silver Ambassador
3/10/24
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 0-6'
- Structure
  River Channels
- Forage
  Shad
The absolute best lure here and in these smaller rivers & creeks is the Arkie Lures mini deep crankbait. They don’t have it listed here, but they very cheap so if you lose one getting hung up no big deal. Throw natural colored ones in decent current & along the bank making sure it’s making contact with the bottom. A smaller natural colored jig will always get bit as well!
Simon W
Silver Ambassador
5/30/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Boulders
Caught 6 between 10-14” all on swim baits or Ned rigs worked slowly next to rock piles. Also one rock bass.
Larry Nelms
Silver Ambassador
8/4/24
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Crawfish
Dragging a Pee Wee football jig with a TRD Bugz trailer or a Maxscent flat worm on a dropshot through the current.

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