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Running late getting this posted, but it's been crazy at work! Either way I managed to get out and do some tubing without going to far. Caught a total of 6 bass. Shooter medic caught 2 bass and a sucker and lost something that we suspect was a trout but never got a good look at. Used crankbaits, spinners, and lead head grub jigs but the jigs never got a hit even. Hopefully it'll continue to pick up Bass ranged from 11" to 16" range..
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Cool report...nice to see that others options close to home are opening up !!
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Those are some good smallmouths. It's great that you didn't have to travel too far. I know I am looking more and more at areas closer to home. Is the water still muddier or more cloudy than usual? Thanks for sharing!
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I am curious as to how far upstream the smallmouth population extends these days. I thought they ended around American Falls dam, but obviously that isn't the case.
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Water is still a bit off color. Wouldn't go so far as to call it muddy ( in most areas) but it sure isn't clear! As for how far north they extend up the river I've heard a single report 3-4 yrs ago of one caught upstream of Ashton dam, but it's the only report I've heard. More likely I've heard a few reports as far as the Osgood area, but I have yet to even check truly here in town yet. There do seem to be some good potential spots around snake river landing though!
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I've always wanted to try for some of those snake river smallies. Any idea of any specific spots or areas? not asking for anyones "sweet spot" but I would like to know a good general area to try. Also, what kinds of lures do you use? It looks like too much fun to not try out myself.
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try spinners and crankbaits around Shelly and Gem Lake areas. Have also heard in the river between Gem and Shelly
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Man there are always new places I need to try. Nice smallmouths.
The one looks like it may have dropped eggs. Are we to the post spawn stage yet?
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I hit the same spot up in my tube with my son today.
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Tried fishing deep, nothing wanted anything to do with it. Caught this bass just a few feet from shore as I was coming in to hand my son off to my wife and other kiddos.
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Was fun, first time tubing, and I feel the need to do it again =).
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Is there something in the water behind your tube?
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My daughter's foot - didn't even notice it until you said it, lol.
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I never thought of it until I saw the pic, but do you need to wear a flotation device when you are floating around in your flotation device tube?
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Looked that up, and the answer is that you need to have one with you, reasonably accessable, IF the water is 200 surface acres or greater.
I have a life jacket in the back pocket.
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