Rapala® | Dustin Connell’s 1-2 Punch for Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing

New August 25, 2026 1 views
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Fall is one of the best times of year to target big smallmouth bass, but getting bites on highly pressured fisheries can still be a challenge.

In this video, Dustin Connell breaks down his 1-2 punch for fall smallmouth bass fishing and explains how he uses a progression of two different bait presentations to consistently generate more bites. Dustin walks through how he reads the fish, determines what they want to eat, and knows when it’s time to switch presentations.

Whether you’re chasing smallmouth on heavily pressured water or looking to put more big bass in the boat this fall, Dustin’s approach will help you better understand how to adjust your presentation and stay on the bite.

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