Think Smallie

Smallmouth like wood, too

Aug 3, 2012

I’ve been fishing several nights a week since I got back from vacation. You know about my messing around with the float-and-fly technique. What you may not know is that, once again, I’m finding a lot of good smallmouth on deep wood.

Float-and-fly when it's hot

Jul 31, 2012

I said I’d tell you more about the hot weather version of the float-and-fly after I knew more about it. Well, this week I’ve had a chance to give it a try, and I think it has a future in smallmouth angling.

A new hot weather technique

Jul 23, 2012

I recently heard an interesting story that may help us with this heat were facing. A guy I know real well ran into a man who has been catching tons of big smallmouth this summer with a modified version of the float-and-fly technique.

It's summertime

Jul 13, 2012

3 common smallmouth mistakes

Jul 6, 2012

Go deep, follow the forage and upsize your baits if you want more smallmouths.

Chasing smallies back in the day

Jun 27, 2012

It’s supposed to reach 100 degrees in the coming days in many parts of our country, and the Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. Between the heat and the party crowd, smallmouth anglers are up against it.

The dog days of summer

Jun 22, 2012

We’ve talked about moon phases and how they affect smallmouth bass. Now, let’s talk about the dog days of summer and how the heat affects smallies. It’s very different.

Smallmouth bass and the moon: Part 3

Jun 15, 2012

Lure selection is always important ... even at night.

Smallmouth bass and the moon: Part 2

Jun 8, 2012

Shade can be the key to better smallmouth fishing, even after dark.

Smallmouth bass and the moon: Part 1

Jun 4, 2012

The moon affects lots of things here on Earth, including smallmouth bass feeding patterns.

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