I live very close to the Little Miami River, and fish it alot durring the summer, but the only time I do that is when it's to danged hot to sit on the bank or in a boat.
The LMR is great for catching drums and smaller bass, but there isn't much catfishing to speak of. You can find a few holes with some 6 or so pound channels, but that's about as big as they get.
The LMR is very, very shallow in alot of spots, and it's totally crowded with kids drinking beer in canoes. *tsk, tsk!*
It is a very beautiful river, and if you decide to check it out be extra dillegent about following the rules. The bike path follows the river from Xenia to Loveland, and the place is saturated with Park Rangers who love giving out tickets for any and everything.
One day last summer in the Oregonia area alone, 300 citations were written for offenses from littering, to drinking, to fishing with too many poles!
If you are in the Oregonia area (North of Morrow) on the LMR, there is a fantasic place to eat, Little River Cafe ( I waitress there in the summer). It's 50 feet from the River so stop in for some Talapia or a Bison Burger.
Also, if you are into arrowhead hunting (which I often do while fishing) this is the place to find them!
This river is beautiful, and very clean. I may not catch many fish in it, but I always enjoy myself.
Oh, and BTW, I have had the most luck using softcrawls for bait here, actually, you can gather enough for your fishing outing when you get there.....
Have a great time if you go!
ANge