Smallmouth Bass Fly FishingSmallmouth bass are very popular gamefish and are "ounce for ounce and pound for pound one of the gamest fish that swims". Smallmouth are also good table fare although many of today's anglers practice catch-and-release fishing to improve fish populations. Smallmouth on fly is increasingly popular. |
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Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) is a popular recreational fish sought by anglers in much of North American. Smallmouth were native to the Mississippi basin but have been introduced to many cold water rivers. ![]() ![]() Smallmouth prefer cooler water temperatures than largemouth bass. They also more prefer oxygen rich running waters. Smallmouth are relatively intolerant of polluted waters yet more adaptable than most trout species. Smallmouth are heavy carnivorous and go after crayfish, insects, smaller fish, and other foods. Smallmouth bass are very popular gamefish and are "ounce for ounce and pound for pound one of the gamest fish that swims". Smallmouth are also good table
Smallmouth on fly is increasingly popular. A #5 to #7 weight fly rod is common with either a floating or sink-tip line is common. Lake anglers may want a more quickly sinking line. Smallmouth will readily come to a variety of flies, nymphs, and streamers. Smallmouth are crazy about crayfish and leeches. Top water popper fly patterns are also common. |
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