Glide Bait Fishing for Smallmouth and Musky on the Susquehanna River

#bassfishing #susquehannariver #swimbait
I filmed this May 23, 2024 at City Island, Harrisburg, PA. I used the KGB Chad Shad (moonpie colorway)for most of the fish, along with a Jack Hammer chatterbait, and Whopper Plopper.

[@markbrandt504]

I need to find a buddy with a boat 😂

[@riverrat92]

Nice video and congratulations on the musky!

[@GillRaker79]

Thanks man!

[@AndyDeBrunner]

Awesome video. I've lived near this spot my whole life but never really fished the area. I had no idea so much success could be had right here! I have a small 10' pond boat. Do you think it could handle the susquehanna on a slow day? I know the dam is right there so. I'd also love to see a video where you go through your whole setup. The boat, the rods/reels and the baits to explain which rigs you use for which species and why. I'm a novice so it feels like it's totally random but I'm sure it's not.

[@GillRaker79]

Thank you! Yeah that area has become one of my absolute favorite places to fish. I would not attempt the pond boat there, especially with the whole dock street dam deaths history just below there. But a budget kayak would do great there if you don’t mind paddling. $300 and you’re out on the water and can get to places I can’t. I’ve never thought about doing a breakdown of my equipment. That’s a great idea for a video 👍

[@AndyDeBrunner]

@@GillRaker79 Yeah, the dam can be quite deadly. I actually alreay own a kayak that is not set up at all for fishing but I'm sure I could modify a few things and make it halfway decent. Thanks for the videos!

[@Edward-ct2km]

What size assuming braid do you recommend for swimbaits?

[@GillRaker79]

@@Edward-ct2km I just use power pro 50 lb test. In the process of switching all my braid to power pro slick 8. Much smoother

[@_yaknfish]

"EAT THE BABIES" LOL😂😂. Great video. Nice job on the Musky!!!

[@GillRaker79]

😂 thanks man!

[@TravelnFish]

Enjoyed the video; congrats on the Musky catch!

[@GillRaker79]

Thank you 🙏 I’ve been dreaming of catching a musky since I was a teenager. Feels great to finally get one

[@BillEverett-nv3it]

Nice day fishing! Now you have me planing a trip back out that way! Looks too fun, thanks!

[@GillRaker79]

Thank you! That’s awesome! Good luck out there