{"id":84011,"date":"2021-05-07T18:26:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T23:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsfirst.com\/bass\/?p=84011"},"modified":"2021-05-07T18:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T23:26:44","slug":"how-to-find-and-catch-trophy-spring-smallmouth-door-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsfirst.com\/bass\/how-to-find-and-catch-trophy-spring-smallmouth-door-county\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find and Catch Trophy Spring Smallmouth | Door County"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jerk Baits for Trophy Spring Smallmouth | Door County\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G91jW3BOqBk?start=598&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Jason Mitchell Outdoors<br \/>\n30.7K subscribers<br \/>\nWhat is the best way to catch big smallmouth bass early in the year? Many anglers will tell you jerk baits worked erratically with long pauses. Many anglers will also tell you that Lake Michigan&#8217;s Green Bay and the Door County Region would also be a top location for finding giant smallmouth bass.<\/p>\n<p>This video details how and where to catch big pre-spawn smallmouth bass on one of the very best smallmouth bass fisheries&#8230; Green Bay, Wisconsin. Jason Mitchell joins longtime guide Brett Alexander in the Door County Area of Lake Michigan to target early season bass.<\/p>\n<p>Deadly pattern using the Salmo Rattlin&#8217; Sting jerk bait. Effective jerk bait tactics are explained for breaking down water fast and triggering fish in cold water. Top locations and the importance of water temperature all explained in detail. This is a must watch video for any angler planning on fishing Green Bay for smallmouth bass or for any angler hoping to learn how and where to use jerk baits for pre-spawn smallmouth.<\/p>\n<p>00:00\u200b &#8211; 2:00\u200b Intro<br \/>\n02:00\u200b &#8211; 3:00\u200b Best Places to Find Trophy Smallmouth<br \/>\n03:00\u200b &#8211; 3:40\u200b Jerkbaits During Strong North Winds<br \/>\n03:40\u200b &#8211; 5:00\u200b Unique Dark Lipped Smallmouth<br \/>\n05:00\u200b &#8211; 5:50\u200b The Keys to Finding, Targeting and Catching Smallmouth<br \/>\n05:50\u200b &#8211; 6:50\u200b Best Net for Fish<br \/>\n06:51\u200b &#8211; 8:10\u200b What to Look For in a Jerkbait<br \/>\n08:11\u200b &#8211; 8:55\u200b The Importance of Warm Water and Where to Look<br \/>\n08:56\u200b &#8211; 10:00\u200b About Door County Smallmouth and Their Quality<br \/>\n10:01\u200b &#8211; 11:00\u200b Trophy Catch<br \/>\n11:01\u200b &#8211; 12:00\u200b Biggest Takeaways for Success<br \/>\n12:01\u200b &#8211; 13:25\u200b Catch &amp; Release and The Incredible Smallmouth Age<br \/>\n13:26\u200b &#8211; 14:26\u200b Trophy Catch<br \/>\n14:27\u200b &#8211; 15:15\u200b About Guide Brett Alexander<br \/>\n15:16\u200b &#8211; 16:00\u200b How to Find and Work Transitions<br \/>\n16:01\u200b &#8211; 17:15\u200b More Example of Smallmouth Catch\/Tactics<br \/>\n17:16\u200b &#8211; 18:15\u200b Best Way to Work a Jerkbait in Cold Water<br \/>\n18:16\u200b &#8211; 20:51\u200b Incredible Fishing<\/p>\n<p>Gear:<br \/>\nJerkbait: https:\/\/jasonmitchelloutdoors.link\/sa&#8230;\u200b<br \/>\nRod: https:\/\/jasonmitchelloutdoors.link\/sc&#8230;\u200b<br \/>\nReel: https:\/\/jasonmitchelloutdoors.link\/sc&#8230;\u200b<br \/>\nNet: https:\/\/jasonmitchelloutdoors.link\/cl&#8230;\u200b<br \/>\nOuterwear: https:\/\/jasonmitchelloutdoors.link\/bl&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jason Mitchell Outdoors 30.7K subscribers What is the best way to catch big smallmouth bass early in the year? 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