| Smallmouth bass are some of the toughest | | | | sharply angled fins and pointed noses, they do |
| freshwater fish to land. Once hooked, you can be | | | | much better in water with a strong current. |
| sure you'll have an exciting fight on your hands | | | | Size |
| thanks to their acrobatics and powerful runs. If | | | | Largemouth bass aren't very social fish. |
| you plan on fly fishing for smallmouth bass, there | | | | However, you should be aware that smallmouths |
| are a few things you should know beforehand. | | | | normally school together according to their size. |
| This article will give you a few tips. | | | | This means that if you catch a small fish, you will |
| Location | | | | likely only find other smaller fish in that spot. |
| Largemouth bass are usually found in weedbeds | | | | Conversely, if you land a bigger one, then you'll |
| and brushpiles. On the other hand, you'll have | | | | probably find larger ones in the same location |
| more success finding smallmouths if you look in | | | | unless you spooked them away. |
| rocky areas. They prefer rock ledges that | | | | Temperature |
| provide a sudden change of depth. You can also | | | | When fly fishing for smallmouth bass, it's |
| find them near rubble. | | | | important to take the water temperature into |
| Current | | | | account. They are usually most active when the |
| If you're used to fishing for largemouths, then | | | | temperature lies between 65 and 75 degrees |
| you'll spend most of your time in slack water. | | | | Fahrenheit. However, larger fish may still remain |
| However, when fly fishing for smallmouth bass, | | | | active when the temperature drops as low as 40 |
| you'll need to find a stronger current. With their | | | | degrees. |