Vilas County Kayak Fishing: Smallmouth Bass (Part 1)

Kayak fishing for smallmouth bass in Vilas County, Northern Wisconsin on a perfect summer day — welcome to Into the Northwoods: Hunting Smallmouth Part 1. In this episode, I’m pedaling a Jackson Kayak Bite FD across a beautiful Northwoods lake and catching a bunch of smallies on a Rapala Countdown crankbait.

This trip was all about exploring clear Northern Wisconsin water, finding active smallmouth bass, and enjoying one of those calm summer days that makes the Northwoods so special. From the kayak, I covered water, made long casts, and kept the Rapala Countdown moving until the smallmouth started showing themselves. You’ll see the lake, the kayak setup, the lure, and the kind of steady summer bite that makes Vilas County such a fun place to fish.

Part 1 kicks off the Into the Northwoods series, with more Vilas County kayak fishing and smallmouth action coming soon in Part 2. If you fish Wisconsin lakes, chase smallmouth bass from a kayak, or just like relaxing fishing videos from the Northwoods, this one is for you.

Gear used:

Kayak: Jackson Kayak Bite FD

Rod: St. Croix Eyecon medium spinning rod

Reel: Shimano Miravel spinning reel

Lure: Rapala Countdown crankbait

If you enjoy kayak bass fishing, lure fishing for smallmouth, or Northern Wisconsin fishing trips, stick around for the full series. Drop a comment with your favorite smallmouth lure or your go-to Northwoods fishing setup, and let me know what you want to see in Part 2. Subscribe for more kayak fishing adventures from Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

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