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Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in Rivers

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Actually all species are welcome here as long as it swims in a river.This August 2012 I've been hunting for Smallmouth Bass in a local River ,the Ramapo ,and want to learn more about this adversary in their River homes.Nothing wrong with catching any fish that swims while trying to capture the feistiest fish in the river .Besides Smallies the Ramapo has offered up small but beautiful Red Breasted Sunfish,Crappie ,Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Creek Chubs,Bluegill,Pumpkinseeds and Stocked Trout !Quite an assortment ! I hope those that enjoy the exercise and activity of walking the river banks and wading the water will share their joy and knowledge of fishing this way ! Leave no fishing line or garbage behind to disgust thoughtful appreciators of the outdoors!

Location: New Jersey
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Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2019

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Favorite Lures for River Smallies 4 Replies

Here are some of my producers for small stream: …Continue

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Oct 8, 2017.

Ramapo River 6 Replies

Nice report you forgot to tell how you fell in :-) Great time I will hit it this week at the I-Hole.

Started by arthur cole. Last reply by arthur cole Jul 17, 2015.

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Comment by John Sheehan on August 15, 2013 at 7:23am: Here are some pics of last weeks smallie trip to the Delaware River in New York state : http://bigbluegill.com/photo/albums/delaware-river-8-8-8-9-2013

Comment by John Sheehan on August 15, 2013 at 7:21am: Nice healthy looking fish Jason ! Took a deep diver it appears. Shad Rap?

Comment by Jason Preslar on August 15, 2013 at 6:55am: I wanted to add the pic below of a nice smallie I caught earlier in the year....

Comment by Jason Preslar on August 15, 2013 at 6:55am

Comment by John Sheehan on July 10, 2013 at 7:20pm: Looking to head back to the two rivers nearby ,the Wanaque and the Ramapo http://bigbluegill.com/profiles/blogs/flies-for-smallies

Comment by John Sheehan on March 4, 2013 at 9:31am: They all look like Smallie catchers Jason !Thanks for posting!

Comment by Jason Preslar on March 4, 2013 at 8:38am: I've had the best luck with the midnight black color, but i've also got a couple packs of the orange/yellow heads.

Comment by Jason Preslar on March 4, 2013 at 8:37am: I can't remember if I was using 1/8th or 1/16th but here's a pic of the jighead selection.

Comment by Jason Preslar on March 4, 2013 at 8:34am: Those grubs are paddletails, they work great and are simple to use. In the rivers, i cast out and start jigging it immediately to avoid snags toward the bottom, as long as you're moving it that tails moving, and smallies can't stand it!

Comment by Jason Preslar on March 4, 2013 at 8:27am: It's a Charlie Brewers Slider Grub. Baby bass color on a cottonmouth jighead. These jig are awesome for smallies. I've also caught redbreasts, chubs, largemouth and bluegill on them.