Lake St Clair Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips From The Bank And Shore

Not everyone has access to the open water and it can seem daunting to try to land fish from the bank. In this series, you’ll find tips and gear that will help you target those smallmouth bass along the shoreline of Lake St Clair.
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[@reelfeelfishing]

Great tips Joe! I honestly really liked the idea of the skate shoes on those rocks. The traction is probably perfect. And I just learned YESTERDAY to let the smallies come to me when lake fishing hahaha. Really important to be patient. Definitely not like creek fishing or river fishing when you know where they'll be at. 4 species in one video nice stuff ! Those rockies were blimps.

[@live2fishofficial]

Jared, if you remember the video where I slipped - it was running shoes. I hadn’t planned on hitting the bank that day and wasn’t prepared for how slick it was. Skate shoes are similar to boat shoes as they give much better traction. I haven’t fished creeks for smallmouth, but I definitely want to try it someday. Lake fishing from shore is a challenge for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@michiganfishing8094]

This is the best time of the year for smallies. largemouth are on beds but when the white bass start to come in the smallies fallow and it's a ton of fun.

[@live2fishofficial]

Yes it is! The largemouth have been so aggressive, I’ve been catching them more than the rock bass this season, it’s been🔥!

[@Maplecook]

Get them bass, Joe! Thanks for the tips!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for sharing Joe!! Interested to see the next video on bank baits.

[@live2fishofficial]

Yessir! Gotta remember that just because it works from a boat, doesn’t mean it’s the best option from shore. Hopefully I break it down well enough.

[@bogolyskeepingitreel]

such a cool rockbass and nice sized one at 4 minute mark! Bummer with the lost Smallie! Seemed like a nice one. Nice multi species Joe!!! Cool you picked up the walleye!

[@live2fishofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Chris!

[@RaisedOutdoors]

That’s some fun fishing. Those Rock bass are pretty fish!

[@live2fishofficial]

Each one is so unique and I love the red eyed ones. Thanks for watching!

[@JoeNajorFishing]

What a beautiful day out there. Got into a mixed bag and DAMN those are some nice looking legs!!😂 Bank fishing is something I need to stop ignoring for sure. Especially on this lake. Great video Joe. 🙌🎣

[@live2fishofficial]

Hahahahaha! I shoulda shaved them for ya Joe!😂🤣 Bank fishing is still my passion - it’s a lot more work, but can also be much more rewarding!

[@TheCombatFishinVet]

Solid smallies Joe!! Love bank fishing for them too! Great tips as well brother!!

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks for watching Jesse, warm temps are on the way so hopefully it gets even better.

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

I like the advice! And another great video Joe! Keep up the great work!

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Ted!

[@AnglingSpiders]

Way to get on them from shore Joe, great that you share these tips with people. Also nice walter at the end there.

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks much! I think it’s under appreciated and some people sadly look down on it. It takes a lot of skill and even more luck at times, but it’s so worth it!

[@JunTsOutdoors]

Cool looking Walleye Joe!!! Thanks for great tips. Happy fishing my friend 👍👍

[@live2fishofficial]

He’ll be a nice dinner someday lol! Thanks for watching Jun!

[@LarrysFishing]

Nice job Joe, some great tips and advice and the proof is in this video. 👍👍👍

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Larry!

[@yodapapavintageamericana]

Great fishing tips my new Friend

[@live2fishofficial]

Thank you - appreciate you checking it out!

[@tortugalisa4748]

Walleye👍 I think I would love shore fishing the best if I were to fish. That was a nice area Joe💙 Thanks!

[@live2fishofficial]

Being on open water can get you to some great places, but I’ve always enjoyed the magic of the bank. Thanks for watching Lisa!

[@LipRippinJunkie]

Awesome video bud! Love them smallies 🤙

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@PuddleWalkersOutdoors]

Great advice. I feel folks can be really intimidated by bank fishing and think they need a boat to find em, but some research and planning along with a splash of the right timing can make for some awesome bank trips. Excellent video Joe and I'm so jealous you get to fish St.Clair on the regular. Bucketlist lake for me.

[@live2fishofficial]

Thank you! I agree, there’s actually more to it - YOU have to BE the electronics lol! If you ever get up this way be sure to hit me up - would hate for you to never get to experience this gem!

[@gemarimancingTV]

Nice spot Mantab yes keren Ok👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks!

[@lostanchorfishn1292]

Great video loved the camera angle. And you are right about bank fishing u have to be persistent you will catch them.

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks much! Bank fishing just doesn’t get enough respect or love

[@lostanchorfishn1292]

@@live2fishofficial no I need to do more of this year. I'm also gonna try my hand at fly fishing which I've never did.

[@live2fishofficial]

@@lostanchorfishn1292 now that’s something I want to do as well, but have no clue in our area on how to start. I think I’d have to travel a bit north to some rivers/creeks to get started.

[@nickthekid6516]

You got some nice multi-speices there!!

[@live2fishofficial]

It was just before a storm cell hit and everything was biting lol! Thanks!

[@discoverangling4892]

MULtiSpECIes!!! Lol nice Walter. And yes, walking on the rip rap demands caution!! 🧐

[@live2fishofficial]

That it does! Thanks for watching!

[@bushfishncook2128]

Well the tips don't really apply to me for obvious reasons 😅 But they definitely work and you sure know what you are doing when it comes to fishing 🎣 The walleye at the end was really cool they are such a cool looking species Keep up the awesome work mate finally caught up well on your channel at least 😅

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks! Sorry to get you all backed up lol!

[@F.A.R.T]

nice walleye. would love to catch one of those myself. too bad most of the places that I fish don't really have smallies. I'm having a hard time catching those LMB while they are bedding.

[@live2fishofficial]

Weather patterns play a part no doubt, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get bit. Keep at ‘em, you seem to be doing ok!

[@ParabellumFishing]

Nice to change it up from the skiff every so often. Was it the rocks that broke you off? I get the urge to travel every time I see someone hook a small mouth. Im not sure how far north I have to go, but one day. Great video bro! Looking forward to part 2!

[@live2fishofficial]

Thanks Joe! I’ll never stop hitting those banks. Something about roaming all day brings me back to a simpler time. I wish it was the rocks, but the spool of line that I used on that reel has weak spots. It was a giant spool of the generic Bass Pro 10lb mono I’m green that I got for pennies on the dollar from Cableas back when I worked there. Now I see why it was such a deal. There appears to be a manufacturing defect in the entire thing, as this has happened at various intervals with this line on multiple reels (this is one of two that I haven’t changed out yet). When I cast out last year and sent my whopper plopper into orbit on it, I threw the spool in the trash. Unfortunately I’m playing Russian roulette with the two reels that still have it on there…🤦🏻

[@ParabellumFishing]

@@live2fishofficial Oh wow. nope, I'd change that line out immediately! Nothing sucks more than not having confidence in your gear. Happened to me once with a brand of braid, I wont mention it, but it was cheaper than my usual brand so I gave it a shot, and I paid the price. 40 pound braid breaking like 4 pound flouro. I had it on for one trip, stripped it off the second I got home so I wouldn't be tempted to wait for a sale or something.

[@live2fishofficial]

@@ParabellumFishing the saving grace is that since it just broke off, I’m good for another 100yds before another breakdown, and there isn’t that much spooled left on it lol!

[@tortugalisa4748]

First😁

[@live2fishofficial]

Yay!🏆🥇

[@walleyej8801]

know any good spots for muli-species from shore in mid July-Aug?

[@live2fishofficial]

Harley Ensign and the pointe off of Metro👍🎣

[@omh8798]

If you dont mind me asking, where was this in anchor bay. Was it anywhere specific or were you just moving along on the rock shore

[@live2fishofficial]

All of my spots are either identified in prior (multiple) videos, or found through Google maps search for “fishing near me”. You can search any and all communities along the shores of Lake St Clair to find the best public access spots.

[@omh8798]

@@live2fishofficial thank you

[@goodsamaritanish]

Is this on the US side? Thanks. Does any one knows any good spot at the canadian side for shore fishing lake st. Claire?

[@live2fishofficial]

This is the US side

[@cangcaca-pasermania9053]

beautiful view.. where is it?

[@live2fishofficial]

Anchor Bay in Michigan

[@zladatv]

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