River fisheries continue to be lower-class smallmouth destinations to lakes and boat anglers. And that’s okay. More unpressured, unexploited, big fish are available in rivers than there are in
The most exciting bites of early spring occur in very shallow water, so you’ll need all the subtle and lightweight lures you can get away with to reach these
Now that we have entered April month, the spring season is finally emerging. Ice out is occurring slower than normal currently, but once it goes out it’s game on
As soon as spring water temperatures climb into the 50’s, the swim jig becomes a go-to spring lure. Thereafter, it will continue to produce and to the point I
Finding smallmouths immediately at ice out depends on your temperature gauge and intricate knowledge of the lake’s locations as they relate to seasons. Be mindful that smallmouths are sensitive
Most years, I strive to be the first angler on the water targeting smallmouths at ice out. Doing this well before everyone else has become a unique fishing experience.
The main challenges we receive from cold fronts are the less than ideal and unmotivating fishing conditions they bring; Cold overnight temperatures, cloudless, bluebird, bright skies with humid-less crisp
