How to Fish Fall Riprap for Bass

Pick a fall riprap stretch

For fall riprap, Terry Butcher looks for current or moving water.¹ Butcher says rain-fed current under riprap bridges can position bass tight to the rocks.¹

On an otherwise uniform riprap bank, Butcher looks for a channel swing near the bank or an old river channel parallel to the rocks.¹

Initial pass along the rocks

Butcher starts his fall riprap search with fast-moving baits such as buzzbaits and shallow crankbaits.¹ Butcher positions his boat parallel to the shore and makes long casts along the riprap bank.¹ With that presentation, Butcher aims to keep the bait in contact with the rock.¹