Smallmouth Fishing at Beautiful Ohiopyle (River Action!)

Soggy Boots Fishing | Episode #31

River smallmouth bass fishing at Ohiopyle in perfect summer conditions—this trip was all about aggressive smallies crushing swimbaits, hellgrammites, and more. If you’re into river fishing and targeting smallmouth with spinning gear, this one’s packed with action.

Ryan hits the water in Ohiopyle, PA on a beautiful partly cloudy day with temps in the upper 70s. The fish were active, and multiple baits got it done, leading to a fun session chasing hard-fighting bronzebacks in one of the most scenic spots around.

Location: Ohiopyle, PA
Conditions: Upper 70s, partly cloudy, beautiful day
Water: Ideal river fishing conditions
Gear: 6’6″ Medium Light St. Croix Premier Spinning Rod, Pflueger President 25, 15lb braid to 8lb fluoro leader
Baits: 2.8 Keitech swimbait, Nikko Hellgrammite, Rooster Tail, Nikko Craw

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