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Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
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.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
I was fishing the Mad River/Great Miami River confluence. I was throwing the size 4 Berkley Money Badger in a couple of colors with no bites which I was shocked about. I caught my one really nice one and another nice one that got off on the Berkley Stunna. Great jerkbait for the price especially. I was throwing all around fast moving river current. Very erratic action, not too fast, but definitely moving.
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
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
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.
