Kankakee River Smallmouth Bass: Topwater Ultralight Fishing Action!

New August 8, 2026
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There is nothing quite like target-casting current seams and shallow rocks on the historic Kankakee River—especially when you’re throwing topwater plugs on ultralight gear. In this episode, we take light-tackle fishing to the absolute limit as feisty river smallies put on an incredible show.

🎣 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
River smallmouth are already known pound-for-pound as some of the hardest fighting freshwater fish, but tying a topwater lure onto an ultralight setup completely changes the game. Watch as explosive surface strikes, screaming drag, and fast current create absolute chaos on the water. Join me as I locate aggressive bronzebacks along the Kankakee River.
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