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Описание: 🎣 Fishing the Cass River in Vassar, Michigan for Smallmouth Bass! 🐟
Join us for an exciting day of smallmouth bass fishing on the beautiful Cass River in Vassar, Michigan! Known for its clear waters, rocky riffles, and productive pools, the Cass River is a hidden gem for anglers targeting hard-fighting smallmouth bass. In this video, we explore the best spots between Vassar and Cass City, sharing tips, techniques, and local insights to help you land your next big catch!
🌊 Why the Cass River?
The Cass River offers prime smallmouth bass habitat with its mix of boulders, riffles, and deeper pools. Thanks to the fish passage initiatives, the river is teeming with smallmouth bass, rock bass, and other species, making it a family-friendly fishery with something for every angler. Whether you’re wading, kayaking, or floating in a canoe, this river delivers stunning scenery and thrilling action[Image]
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• Top Spots: Discover the best access points, including bridges and pullouts between Vassar and Cass City, for wading or launching a kayak/canoe.
• Lures & Techniques: We cover proven baits like Rebel Crawdads, 3-inch black stick worms, inline spinners, and Texas-rigged jigs for targeting smallmouth bass in various conditions.
• Tips for Success: Learn how to read the river’s riffles, pools, and rock structures to find smallmouth bass, plus advice on navigating water clarity and flow.
• Seasonal Insights: Find out why spring and fall are prime times for smallmouth bass when water temps hit 60°F and above, and how to adjust your strategy for summer fishing.
🌟 Pro Tips:
• Focus on rocky banks and riffles for smallmouth bass, especially north of Vassar toward Tuscola.
• Don’t overlook small pockets between riffles—they can hold surprisingly large bass!
• Check the latest fishing regulations and get your Michigan fishing license before heading out.
📍 Location Details:
The Cass River in Vassar, Michigan, is easily accessible, with great launch points for kayaks or canoes and wading opportunities near bridges. The stretch from Vassar to Tuscola is particularly productive, offering a mix of wadeable waters and deeper channels for smallmouth bass.
🎥 Watch Now to see epic smallmouth bass fights, stunning river views, and expert tips to make your next trip to the Cass River a success! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Michigan fishing adventures! 🔔
📌 Links & Resources:
• Michigan DNR Fishing Regulations: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
• Cass River Water Trail: https://cassriverwatertrail.org
• Local Bait Shop: Beaver’s Sporting Goods & Gifts, Vassar, MI (989) 871-4568
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UltraLight Set Up
Reel:
STRADIC FM Size 1000
https://a.co/d/hHfRbYF
ROD:
AVID SERIES PANFISH SPINNING
ASPS69UF / 6’9’’ / Ultra Light / Fast – AVID SERIES PANFISH SPINNING - St. Croix Rod (stcroixrods.com)
10Lb Braid to 4Lb mono leader
Light Set Up
Reel:
Pflueger Supreme Spinning Fishing Reel Size 25 https://a.co/d/0rfVrYg
ROD:
AVID SERIES PANFISH SPINNING
ASPS64LF / 6’4’’ / Light / Fast - AVID SERIES PANFISH SPINNING - St. Croix Rod (stcroixrods.com)
10Lb Braid to 4Lb mono leader
Slip Bobber Set Up
Reel:
RePiscifun® Viper X Spinning Reel High Speed Fishing Reel Size 1000 Viper X Spinning Reel High Speed Fishing Reel | Piscifun
Rod:
ACC Crappie Stix 8’’ Supergrip / Medium / Fast acccrappiestix.com
Med light Rod Pike Bass Set Up
Reel:
Lew's KVD Spinning Fishing Reel, Right or Left-Hand Retrieve, Aluminum Frame, Premium 10 Bearing System https://a.co/d/hP49rEZ
Rod:
Lew's KVD Series 7'2"-1 Med Light Extra Fast Spinning Rod
https://a.co/d/8HHCcBU
Jigs
Bombite jigs
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Johnson Beetle Spin 1/16oz
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crappie magnet
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Bass Pro Crappie Tubes
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Mosquito Hooks – Size 4
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Dropshot weight 1/8th oz
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ZMan Shad FryZ
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slip bobber
https://a.co/d/eC1XcTY

marker bouy
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anchor trolley
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kayak anchor
https://a.co/d/hecYU73

Bobber Stops
https://a.co/d/6XJsYnA