Youghiogheny River Lake
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Season
Youghiogheny River Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs3
- Football Jigs1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
50°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Use lighter weight ned rig heads for the slower falling action. Toss into the base of isolated boulders, skip under the limbs of downed trees, and drag off of submerged rock shelves. Prone to snags so use weedless if you prefer
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
65°
Look for wind-blown banks and cast up shallow nearly on the bank and drag the jig out slowly over the larger rocks. When it falls between the cracks that's when you'll find the smallies
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