River Smallmouth Fishing Techniques & Tactics

Send us Fan MailAlex Rutledge and Redbone dive into everything you need to know about Ozarks river fishing — from post-spawn smallmouth behavior to bait selection, color theory, and reading river conditions. They also catch up on local tournament results, upcoming events, a Hannah Harper concert recap, and the hottest sports stories of the week. Stick around for the bonus segment where Alex and Redbone share their go-to fish recipes straight from the riverbank.Chapter Markers & Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Pre-Spawn Fishing Tips1:48 – Current Events & Tournament Results4:47 – Hannah Harper Concert & Sports Talk11:23 – Segment 2: River Fishing – Where to Find Fish20:24 – Segment 3: Topwater Baits, Colors & Crankbaits28:31 – Segment 4: Jerk Baits, Storm Fishing & Wrap-Up38:20 – Bonus Segment: Fish RecipesMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase