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Catch Big River Smallmouth on Jerkbaits

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Bass are a sucker for jerkbaits when the water is cold. Most of the hype centers around the outstanding prespawn bite, but they’re equally effective during the fall cold water period. Seth Feider gives us a good rundown on fall river smallmouth bass location, and how to fish jerkbaits to put a bunch of big bass in the boat.