Use this Information to Catch More Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass Right Now!

Use this information to catch more smallmouth bass right now on Lake St. Clair. Fish are still in their summer patterns but are getting harder and harder to catch. Use these techniques to increase your success.
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[@markstengle8452]

I agree morning is better, I know there in the area but seems a reaction bite is better as the day goes on. Repeat dropping the drop shot every few minutes under the boat.

[@cigret11]

Thanks Joe

[@joebauerfishing]

@@cigret11 Yessir!

[@mattwessel4375]

Man would love to pick your brain one day. I’m absolutely fascinated and obsessed with the cat and mouse game of the St.Clair smallmouth and the Detroit river as well. I’ve yet to really figure them out in the river aside from thr mouth at both ends.

[@joebauerfishing]

The River is definitely not my strong suit. I just spend way more time out in the lake.

[@robertdominas3366]

Great info Joe, really appreciate the videos. What size hook do you use for the smeltinator jig with a baby z?

[@joebauerfishing]

I prefer the 1/4oz and 3/8oz with the 3/0 hook and the 1/8oz with the 2/0 hook.

[@robertdominas3366]

@@joebauerfishing Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

[@davidpusdesris7078]

Any tips for largies or shallow water fishing? I do not enjoy battling waves out in the ocean.

[@joebauerfishing]

I don’t fish for them very often but when I do I have a frog and a jig tied on. I mainly focus on sea walls and floating vegetation that has an open area underneath. Residential canals and areas that chopped up weeds have floated and gathered are areas that I target.

[@declan5184]

Appreciate the vids Joe. You cracking any on topwater in the mornings or sticking to the more finesse presentations? I've been throwing that green pumpkin snack craw ned rigged too and it gets chewed, plus they last quite a few fish.

[@joebauerfishing]

@@declan5184 I have gotten a few to eat a walking bait early on calm mornings but can’t get anything consistent.

[@binkwood]

What weight Smeltinator head do you use the most?

[@joebauerfishing]

I use the 1/4oz the most and the 3/8oz the second most.

[@JLaird-ji1qr]

Great info as always Joe.

[@joebauerfishing]

@@JLaird-ji1qr Thanks man!

[@tonygravley1311]

Great information!

[@joebauerfishing]

Thanks Tony!

[@geostrong3606]

Thk u how deep u been fishing

[@joebauerfishing]

Honestly been fishing all over anywhere from 3-22ft. Key is being around the perch! 16-18 has been pretty good.

[@geostrong3606]

@@joebauerfishing thk u sir

[@lukehaynes481]

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