Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a bronze to olive gamefish with distinct vertical bars on the sides, a relatively small mouth that usually does not extend past the eye, and a streamlined,

Smallmouths inhabit clear to moderately clear lakes, rivers and reservoirs across much of North America, especially in cooler northern waters and rocky river systems. They concentrate around rock

Target smallmouths by working rock, point and current structure with presentations that mimic crayfish and baitfish. Topwater plugs and poppers produce early and late season or low-light strikes;

A 6'6" to 7'6" rod in medium to medium-heavy power covers most smallmouth applications; use a faster tip for crankbaits and a bit softer for finesse techniques. Spinning outfits with 6 to 12 pound