rjf385

Been using 6lb-8lb stren for most of my life. Never used braided or fluorocarbon line.

Most recently i've been using 3'' gizit chub tubes and 3'' senkos. Been getting alot luck with these bait's. Tried a super spook for the first time the other day and caught a nice 3lb smallie. What are some other good topwater baits?

I do alot of river fishing here in michigan. Baits that worked great for me are tubes, weightless 3'' senkos, flukes, t-rigged worms, jigs(sometimes), jig-headed/t-rigged grubs, and some topwater baits. If your river isn't very wide and you can make the cast across to the other side of the river to see what is in there. Recently, i've caught 2 nice cats on the river raisin using tubes. Most of the bass you might find in rivers are smallies but there's occasions where there are some nice largemouth hiding in deep holes, ledges, and brush or fallen timber. See what the depths are by the bait your using and make your change when needed.

Since, i've been using spinning reels for as long as i can remember. Own a few baitcasters but never really cared for them. Use what you are the most comfortable with.