How Do You Fish Bass In A River?

What is the best bait for bass in a river?

A top lure for river bass is a soft plastic crawfish either Texas-rigged on a worm hook or attached to a lightweight jig. Heavier jigs tend to fall to the bottom whereas a lightweight model or a light sinker on the Texas rig is swept by the current right in front of a bass’ nose.

How do you find bass in a river?

Prime examples include sparse rocks lying along a mud bank, a water fall or a partially submerged drain pipe. These areas usually hold concentrations of bass. If the current on the river is weak, try the main channel, because baitfish will move into the river followed by schooling bass.

Can you catch bass in the river?

Fortunately, most rivers hold plenty of bass — certainly enough to make fishing interesting. And with so many structure types available, rivers offer something for everyone. At times, any of several techniques can fill your livewell.

What is the best way to catch fish in a river?

RIVER FISHING TIPS

1. CALM AREAS OR EDDIES. Find the backwaters.
2. STUMPS AND VEGETATION. Keep an eye out for stumps and vegetation.
3. ISLANDS OR ROCK PILES. Look near islands or rock piles.
4. MERGING CURRENTS. Focus on areas where there are current shifts or changes.
5. BOTTOM BOUNCING.
6. UPSTREAM CASTING.
7. RIVER JIGGING.

How do you fish for a small river bass?

Jerkbaits, spinner baits and buzz baits can all be used for smallmouth fishing. The lightest weight plastics like a Texas Rig or jig head need just enough weight to make bottom contact and then walk it down the shoal. You can use a variety of baits to catch smallmouth in small rivers; it’s all about the presentation.

What is the best time to fish in a river?

Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper.

What do you need for river fishing?

When it comes to river fishing gear you will need rods and reels, lines, waders, jackets, vests, nets, and all the river fishing tools. If I recommend any river fishing gear you can be sure that I have used it or that I know other guides or anglers that have both tested it and proven that it’s a good product.

What is the best time to fish from shore?

Best time to shore fish
Dawn and dusk are usually pretty good all round times, with dawn being the better of the two (I can hear your groans from here at the thought of you getting up before dawn hehehe). For daytime fishing a rising tide and high tide are usually the best times for most fish.

What time of day are fish most active?

Generally speaking, the best time of day to catch fish is in the reduced daylight hours from dawn until 2 hours after sunrise and from 2 hours before sunset until dusk. During these windows, light is reduced, prey becomes more active, and water temperatures cool allowing fish to more freely hunt for food.

Do bass live in rivers?

Bass spend most of their time in lakes and rivers with plentiful fresh water. They tend to congregate in mossy, sheltered areas to prey on smaller fish, such as minnows.

What is the best bait to use in a river?

Worms are a solid choice of bait for all freshwater fishing. Nightcrawlers and earthworms are particularly good for catching bottom feeders like bass and catfish.

Why do fish stop biting?

“When the fish ‘won’t bite,’ you’re often just in the wrong location or fishing too fast or slow,” Lindner explains. “But what happens is you tie on a bunch of different baits, throw ’em six or seven times and then cut ’em off and try something else — ‘Well, they won’t bite that one! ‘ And back in the box it goes.”

What is the best fishing bait?

Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets and grasshoppers. Select good saltwater baits including sea worms, eels, crabs, shrimp, strips of squid, and cut-up pieces of fish. You can purchase live bait, or better yet, find your own to save money.

Can you Spincast in a river?

Depending on how wide the river is, it may be just as easy to cast as far as you need with a fly rod. Another distinct advantage spin fishing has over fly fishing is the ability to cast heavy lures.

Are spinners good for river fishing?

Spinners are very easy to use. It is one of the advantages of fishing with spinners in rivers and streams.The best approach when fishing with spinners in moving water is cast across the stream and let the spinner “swing” with the current. Anglers can give the lure a little twitch to get the blades rotating.

What should I bring on a river fishing trip?

Essential Fishing Supplies for Every Trip

• Hat – offers protection from the sun and rain.
• Extra pair of socks – in case the ones you’re wearing get wet.
• Extra pairs of shoes.
• Waders – if you plan to leave shore and go into the water.

What do you wear on a float fishing trip?

To summarize proper clothing for your float fishing trip, for your bottoms lightweight fishing pants or shorts, on top a breathable long sleeve fishing shirt or sun hoody, a buff or sun gaiter, a packable rain jacket or warmer layer and of course a hat and polarized sunglasses.