Breaking Down a River in the Summer for Big Smallmouth Bass (Locations and Tips)

Here are some lessons I've learned fishing various rivers throughout the northern US. Anytime I hit new water in the summertime, I generally stick to this kind of approach.

0:35 - Lesson 1
2:59 - Lesson 2
9:47 - Lesson 3
11:54 - Lesson 4
17:06 - Lesson 5

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Whopper Plopper 75 (Perch): https://scheels.sjv.io/1rZbGz
Weedless Midwest Finesse Rig (Aka the Collin Special)
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Wacky Rig Setup
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Stick bait: https://scheels.sjv.io/4Pgda3

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