Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Downtown Chicago (Unexpected New PB!)

Took a trip to downtown Chicago to fish for feisty smallmouth! I know you guys love the urban fishing action. Enjoy! #bassfishing #fishing #smallmouthbassfishing
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[@BodyBagginKoder13]

Killer video homie! Makes me want to take a trip DT Saturday!

[@BigLakeLittleBoat]

Great vid again, G. That carp was massive.

[@PNguyen16]

Ran into your video on my recommendation and I was not disappointed. Great video bro! I might have to add some brolls to my videos too!

[@773fishin]

You should start 1 of those list in the description so we can buy what your using and make you some money on the side! Love your videos bro keep em coming! 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@suburbanangling]

@@773fishin check the description brodie . Its there!

[@Bertdanner1020]

Awesome video! I just moved here about a year ago and need to find some spots!

[@jonathanstewart9838]

Great video, keep em coming!

[@suburbanangling]

@@jonathanstewart9838 🔥🔥

[@colejfishingadventures]

Awesome video yet again! I make fishing videos as well so it's really fun to watch your videos and I really enjoy them!! I've gotta get out and make a bass fishing video myself!! Keep up the great work!! 💪🤝

[@raynicewonger2614]

Love the video! Crankin em in chi town!!!

[@ReeLinFishing7]

Awesome Man!! Smallmouth rock!!

[@JimJanda-o2t]

Waiting for you to get back out on LM on the john boat. What kind of line do you use when fishing the tightrope. I have been using 12# braid with a 10# leader I am losing to many jigs??? Which i totaly get fishing the rocks. Best of luck to you. Be Safe.

[@suburbanangling]

@JimJanda-o2t I use straight 15lb flouro as I tend to use the 1/4 oz jig on my baitcaster . For spinning rod purposes, the 1/8 oz jig is good with 10lb braid and 10lb leader . It also helps to constantly check your line after you drag thru the rocks. A lot of the time, your line will be frayed from zebra mussels, and you won't notice . If you're looking for boat action on the big pond the next video will have you satisfied!

[@JaySunfish]

Nice catches man, I might make my way up there somewhere Monday or so, what do you think about Montrose Harbor?

[@suburbanangling]

plenty of smallies near there! pike too

[@gregkotrba4286]

Another spectacular video. Great job

[@suburbanangling]

Thank you for watching!

[@brianathern9154]

Great video and downtown smallies from the Big Pond bruh. Nice bunch of fish and an impressive carp. With these fish tearing up the cicadas my buddy caught about a 15# on his dly rod. Insane action buddy

[@suburbanangling]

Thanks brotha

[@jessicaho19]

Awesome video! I will be visiting Chicago the last week of September. Will I have a chance to catch any smallies in downtown off Lake Michigan? I’ll also be up in Milwaukee that same week as well. Tight lines!

[@suburbanangling]

@@jessicaho19 absolutely you'll have a chance! Fishing should be good

[@itscoldinwinter1]

Salmon will be coming in around that time if it cools down some. Chance to catch some nice fish

[@STORIEDAMAAN]

Very solid stuff bro

[@suburbanangling]

❤️✊🏽

[@thebluesmeister]

You got me thinking angling Bluesfest combo this weekend.

[@ILOutdoors]

My PB carp was about the same at 26# and I had some heavy gear to land it. Impressive catch for your setup!

[@suburbanangling]

Yeah I couldn't put the whole fight in the video . She was tussling! Thanks for watching

[@1stboltfan814]

Awesome small mouth bite Arizona approved! Subbed...

[@suburbanangling]

Yessir! Thanks fam

[@andrewgarcia1268]

Just subbed dude this vid might have convinced me to to plan my first fishing day DT, any recommended stretches? Or are they pretty easy to find anywhere along the shore

[@suburbanangling]

Thanks for the love dawg . They're pretty easy to find but stay montrose or south of it. Waukegan is boo boo compared to the city

[@johnmud5085]

great vid bro!!!

[@breakawa_y]

What lot you park in down there? This stretch looks so much more chill to fish than up north towards Montrose.

[@aaronjamescesar2123]

Hey man what weight tube hook are you running with that juvy craw? Smacking down on that many smallies from the bank downtown is impressive

[@suburbanangling]

@aaronjamescesar2123 1/8 oz is all you need most of the time . 1/4 works but, of course, can get snagged more . 1/4 oz I reserve for 20 foot plus depth

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

Nice smallmouth 🐟🐟🐟🎣👍

[@gestell]

Great content as always...regarding the GLF Juvy Craw....are you having trouble with your hook moving out of the gap between the pincers? I am constantly having to check the hook and reset it...great bait though like all GLF...good fishin'!

[@suburbanangling]

Thanks! Yes, the curve of the hook likes to move around a bit . I always keep it in between the antennas, and it'll stay like that until I hook a fish . Small price to pay for fish catching ability! Thanks again

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

Yeah I'm having the same problem with the hook staying in the middle 😮

[@suburbanangling]

@TomStarcevich-fb3qo make sure you also are using the great lakes finesse tube heads to match . They're shaped for the tube head . Anything smaller will slip up the line after every fish...which I don't mind, but some will not like

[@krisfitz1235]

Gorgeous spot I gotta give it a shot this week what spot is this & is there parking close by?

[@suburbanangling]

Theres paid parking yes . Right in the heart of downtown on the lake trail

[@krisfitz1235]

@@suburbanangling you’re awesome I think I’m gonna make the trip tomorrow appreciate it man!

[@davidkaufman7979]

🤔 giving me idea's....might have to take a trip downtown

[@suburbanangling]

@@davidkaufman7979 oh yeaa 💪🏼

[@CoreyHelton-m6x]

I’ve fished the lake front my whole life there were never any large or smallmouth bass now we target them I’ve also caught northern pike while salmon fishing in the harbors The lake had changed no more smelt but now we have monster bass

[@danegeeding5210]

i live 30 minutes away in Indiana and have never fished there and always wanted to!

[@suburbanangling]

@@danegeeding5210 it's a blast

[@ZtotheD]

I just moved to chicago myself, Ive been fishing the river up near lakeview area and have been catching small 2-3lbers all day but cant seem to catch much on the lake. What do bass bite on the lake during what parts of the year?

[@suburbanangling]

@@ZtotheD all year a jig , ned rig , and a swimbait will get you bit on Lake Michigan. Thanks for watching!

[@cbass8531]

Nice video was this filmed recently and can u still get smallies in the harbors? I’m thinking of going to wakegan harbor

[@suburbanangling]

Filmed very recent . Don't waste your time there . Go south . Montrose or farther

[@cbass8531]

Thanks

[@chefmattstockard185]

@suburbanangling visiting Chicago next month for a Conference. Would love to hit this spot, where is it? 🙏🏽

[@suburbanangling]

Literally, the lakefront trail . Right in smackdab middle of downtown

[@anthonytran4044]

awesome bro!

[@tonykaczanowski3570]

Where at in the chi? I need to get on a solid smallie bite.

[@suburbanangling]

@@tonykaczanowski3570 right in the middle of downtown! No secrets here

[@nickmeingast9557]

Would you recommend that mags rod?

[@suburbanangling]

One million percent . It's one of the best rods I've used, and it stays in my hand/on the boat. Durable too. They're forgiving if you accidentally bang it up a bit

[@repairdrive]

Catching em right in front of Buckingham fountain!

[@foreverfishingillinois815]

Nice Smalljaws bro

[@ShearockFishing]

Hey my friend and I live in the Chicago land area, we’re wondering what harbour this is?

[@suburbanangling]

@ShearockFishing this wasn't filmed in a harbor . Just along the trail

[@abizarra]

Want to get back into bass fishing after 20+ years.... What rod/reel setup you recommend?

[@suburbanangling]

If I had to choose one overall rod . 7 foot medium/medium heavy spinning rod 2500 size reel with 10-15lb braid . That'll be able to toss most stuff . If you prefer baitcasters then the same rod but in casting version and a 150 size daiwa/shimano

[@dannycampos1961]

What size reel do you use in this video?

[@dannycampos1961]

I plan on buying the stradic but not sure if I should get the 2500 or the 3000

[@suburbanangling]

@@dannycampos1961 2500 is the move

[@RalphyRalphHookem]

Nice catches!!! HOOKEM

[@suburbanangling]

💪🏽💪🏽

[@Spooderman473]

Where did you park?

[@damarcogandy1216]

Hit you up when in the area

[@mattdudek5336]

PEACH RANGZZZZ

[@suburbanangling]

Oh yeah 😎

[@michaelr6016]

Where do you park at?

[@suburbanangling]

use the spot hero app to find parking garages nearby

[@michaelr6016]

@@suburbanangling where about were you? You were south of soldier field right?

[@PassionPassedForward]

Where about in the burbs?

[@suburbanangling]

In the heart of downtown Chicago

[@PassionPassedForward]

@@suburbanangling I meant where are you I’m in elmhurst

[@suburbanangling]

@PassionPassedForward not too far from Elmhurst, actually . 20 miles or so from you

[@bernarddavis4392]

What street is the parking for this area

[@suburbanangling]

@bernarddavis4392 There's literally hundreds of parking spaces all along the lakefront trail . Most are 10-25$ to the park, though. Use the app spot hero to find the cheapest parking . Thanks for watching!

[@m1xoperation514]

Yo can u give me a address to that fishing spot I haven’t caught anything in months, thanks 🙏

[@judahsteck]

bro said is that a catfish

[@suburbanangling]

@judahsteck dude I know 😂

[@timnelson9756]

Thank you for the excellent video. But bro tone it down a bit by saying the Lords name in vain ! You do have Christian fishermen out there watching. Thank you and God bless. Appreciate you and your videos ! Tim Nelson

[@devynthedudeiphonetutsmore9923]

Quit crying

[@rakenbake3482]

You have the option to not watch…don’t tell creators how to create. You have time n energy? Go make the content for Christian fishers….

[@rnt989]

He’s not crying little boy. God is the most important. You didn’t know that or what??

[@rnt989]

You’re telling him not to tell people what to do and then you go and tell him what to do. Stop wasting everybodys time goofy. You don’t make sense

[@rakenbake3482]

@@rnt989 god is the most important to YOU. No one else has to live by YOUR beliefs…