Topwater Smallmouth Bass Fishing in a Downpour – DuPage River, Illinois

Wade fishing an Illinois river for smallmouth bass turned into an unforgettable rainy afternoon on the DuPage River — 8 fish caught, including one big smallmouth on a topwater bite that never let up, even as the storm rolled in.

This mid-summer Illinois river fishing trip was all about working the Whopper Popper 90 topwater lure on a Diawa Tatula 100 CT baitcasting reel and Diawa Tatula medium-fast rod, targeting current seams and rock structure typical of Midwest smallmouth rivers. As the afternoon went on, the sky opened up into a full downpour — but the bass kept biting, and the action only got better. If you’re into Illinois fishing, river fishing, wade fishing, topwater bass fishing, or just want to see what smallmouth bass fishing on the DuPage River looks like in real conditions, this one’s for you.

🎣 GEAR USED
– Whopper Popper 90 topwater lure
– Diawa Tatula 100 CT reel
– Diawa Tatula medium-fast rod

📍 LOCATION
DuPage River, Illinois

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