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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Micro Crankbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
The only bait I even used was the Berkley Money Badger 4 in black/silver. This bait continues to produce here & in other smaller fast moving waters all around southern Ohio. Look for fast moving current with some slack water next to it & you should get bit.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Micro Crankbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Minnows
I caught one fishing on a 1/4 OZ BL Special Berkley jig & Ballet shape 108 in BL Special. All the rest of my fish on this 8 MILE trip were all caught on the black/silver Berkley Money Badger 4. I was throwing is fast moving current that had some slack water bordering. If you can find a spot you can throwing into the current and reel it out into the eddy/slack water you should definitely get bit!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
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.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
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!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
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.
