Got some really good advice on a previous thread pertaining to what I should be using for chasing smallmouth. Thanks for that!!
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=29931
Now that I've got my boat finished up, and I'm between season splits for duck/goose hunting, I plan to spend some time to seriously start chasing smallmouth. My wife and I caught a dozen last weekend on some panther martin and mepps in-line spinners that I happened to have on hand. All really small smallmouths though. Wondering what you guys think works best this time of year. I'm fishing the upper Potomac river and water temps are currently in the mid 70's. Planning on heading out this week to pick up some lures for the weekend. What should I be getting for this time of year and what should I wait to pick up until next spring/summer? Below is a laundry list of what I've been eyeing up at my local Wally World.
Crank Baits
- Rapala Shad Rap (crawdad)
- Rebel Crawfish
Topwater
- Pop R's
- Rapala Original Jerk
- Heddon Tiny Torpedo
Plastics (rigged with jigheads)
- 3" Tubes
- Smallie Beaver
- White Flukes
Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for any help!!!
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=29931
Now that I've got my boat finished up, and I'm between season splits for duck/goose hunting, I plan to spend some time to seriously start chasing smallmouth. My wife and I caught a dozen last weekend on some panther martin and mepps in-line spinners that I happened to have on hand. All really small smallmouths though. Wondering what you guys think works best this time of year. I'm fishing the upper Potomac river and water temps are currently in the mid 70's. Planning on heading out this week to pick up some lures for the weekend. What should I be getting for this time of year and what should I wait to pick up until next spring/summer? Below is a laundry list of what I've been eyeing up at my local Wally World.
Crank Baits
- Rapala Shad Rap (crawdad)
- Rebel Crawfish
Topwater
- Pop R's
- Rapala Original Jerk
- Heddon Tiny Torpedo
Plastics (rigged with jigheads)
- 3" Tubes
- Smallie Beaver
- White Flukes
Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for any help!!!