My First Trip to Lake Vermilion, MN – Smallmouth Bass Fishing (Part 1)
INSANE action, beautiful water, and a true Northwoods experience!
Welcome to Part 1 of my very first fishing adventure on Lake Vermilion, Minnesota – one of the most iconic and scenic smallmouth bass fisheries in the Midwest. In this video, I take you along as I begin my quest to land giant smallmouth bass in waters surrounded by the untouched beauty of Northern Minnesota.
From early morning launches to dialed-in fishing techniques, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to fish new water, adapt to the conditions, and start locating trophy smallmouth. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just love outdoor adventures, you’ll enjoy every minute of this trip!
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✅ In This Episode:
• Targeting smallmouth bass on Lake Vermilion (MN)
• Exploring late spring/early summer fishing patterns
• My first impressions of the lake and how I approached new water
• Tackle & bait breakdowns
This far north, pre-spaewn and spawning conditions are occurring at this time.
📍 Location: Lake Vermilion, Minnesota
🗓️ Time of Year: Last week of May 2025
🎣 Target Species: Smallmouth Bass
🧰 Gear Used in This Video:
• Rod: Monsterbass Lunkerstick 7′ 4″ MH Spinning Rod
• Reel: 13 Fishing Source K
• Line: 30lb. Berkley Big Game Braid to 12lb. K9 Flurocarbon leader
• Lures: O Baits 4″Salty Tube in Pearl Flash/Buckeye Lures Ballin’ Out Jig in Brown with Grandebass Crush Craw trailer in Magic Craw
• GoPro & Camera Gear: [Optional]
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Whether you’re here for fishing tips, the travel experience, or just the thrill of chasing big bass, I’m glad you’re part of the journey! This is just the beginning—Part 2 is coming soon, and you won’t want to miss the BIG fish and surprises in store.
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