Columbia River Springtime Smallmouth Tactics

Course Description

This course focuses on locating and catching springtime Smallmouth on the Columbia River.  Ranging from pre-spawn into early summer, this course is one of a kind for mastering the mighty Columbia River in the spring - one of the greatest Smallmouth fisheries in the world.

Course Details

  • Pre-Spawn locations, timing and patterns
  • Details on the types of structure, cover, and depths to focus on for big pre-spawn smallmouth
  • How to prioritize various location elements (what to look for first, second, etc.)
  • Efficiency, and timing.  When to stay and when to go.
  • Spawning grounds characteristics
  • Dispelling common spawning myths
  • How and why Smallmouth use much more of the river much more of the year than most people realize to spawn.
  • Using Modern Technology to assist in locating springtime river Smallmouth
  • Bonus section on navigating the awesome Columbia River backwaters.

Who this Course is for

This course is designed for nearly all levels of bass angler.  Whether you are a "seasoned pro" or are just trying to learn either the Columbia River or Smallmouth, you will find a wealth of information in this course.  You will likely watch this content over and over again.  You can find primers on this course in the Front Page (Columbia River Master Series).

Course Requirements

  • Internet access
  • Understanding of basic Sonar/GPS use
  • Understanding of how to Use Google Earth
  • Access to computer/laptop/tablet
  • Basic bass boat operation
  • Basic bass fishing equipment

 
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Course Description

This course focuses on locating and catching springtime Smallmouth on the Columbia River.  Ranging from pre-spawn into early summer, this course is one of a kind for mastering the mighty Columbia River in the spring – one of the greatest Smallmouth fisheries in the world.

Course Details

  • Pre-Spawn locations, timing and patterns
  • Details on the types of structure, cover, and depths to focus on for big pre-spawn smallmouth
  • How to prioritize various location elements (what to look for first, second, etc.)
  • Efficiency, and timing.  When to stay and when to go.
  • Spawning grounds characteristics
  • Dispelling common spawning myths
  • How and why Smallmouth use much more of the river much more of the year than most people realize to spawn.
  • Using Modern Technology to assist in locating springtime river Smallmouth
  • Bonus section on navigating the awesome Columbia River backwaters.

Who this Course is for

This course is designed for nearly all levels of bass angler.  Whether you are a “seasoned pro” or are just trying to learn either the Columbia River or Smallmouth, you will find a wealth of information in this course.  You will likely watch this content over and over again.  You can find primers on this course in the Front Page (Columbia River Master Series).

Course Requirements

  • Internet access
  • Understanding of basic Sonar/GPS use
  • Understanding of how to Use Google Earth
  • Access to computer/laptop/tablet
  • Basic bass boat operation
  • Basic bass fishing equipment

 

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Pre-Spawn

Introduction and Pre-Assessment

About the course and a little bit from you about the Columbia River and your experiences with it
River smallmouth Pre-Spawn Locations/Timing

How to identify and fish Columbia River pre-spawn locations
Pre-spawn Tactics

Strategy & Positioning
Smallmouth Pre-Spawn Tackle

Spawn

Smallmouth Spawn Locations/Timing

Characteristics of spawning locations for smallmouth
Smallmouth Spawn Tactics – Theory

Strategy, Positioning
Bonus: Smallmouth Spawn – On the Water

On the water footage and scenarios

Planning and Execution

Integrating Google Earth with GPS to add in Boat Navigation

How to plan tracks and routes on Google Earth and use those on your boat’s GPS for more safe, and efficient navigation.
Creating Fishing Tracks with Google Earth

How to create fishing tracks to follow contours, weedlines, channels, ditches, rocky flats and roadbeds.
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Course Information

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  • Lessons

    • Pre-Spawn
      • Introduction and Pre-Assessment
      • River smallmouth Pre-Spawn Locations/Timing
      • Pre-spawn Tactics
      • Smallmouth Pre-Spawn Tackle
    • Spawn
      • Smallmouth Spawn Locations/Timing
      • Smallmouth Spawn Tactics – Theory
      • Bonus: Smallmouth Spawn – On the Water
    • Planning and Execution
      • Integrating Google Earth with GPS to add in Boat Navigation
      • Creating Fishing Tracks with Google Earth