06-08-2010, 10:46 PM
Wait a couple weeks for the water to warm a bit more. Once it hits 65 or so the smallmouth will invade the shallow water. Anchor the boat around a rocky area in about 10-15 feet of water. Buy some 1/8-1/16 oz jig heads and worms. Put a small piece of worm on the hook and lower to the bottom. Make sure you are either on the bottom or just off. Jig the bait every minute or so, but keep it near the bottom. This should produce some small bass, perch, or even a trout. Move into a new area if you don't get any action. If you want to be more brave, go to sportsman's warehouse and see if some one can show you how to weedless rig a three inch senko. Cast the senkos right next to the shore ( no weight needed) and slowly work them to the boat. DON"T REEL UP ALL THE SLACK. you just move the bait into deeper water so it's need that slack to sink to the bottom. KEEP THE BAIT ON OR NEAR THE BOTTOM.
If you want trout, worm and a small marshmallow has always worked for me.Just put a sinker about 18 inches above the bait. Make sure it floats. Try around river inlets.
Good Luck!
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If you want trout, worm and a small marshmallow has always worked for me.Just put a sinker about 18 inches above the bait. Make sure it floats. Try around river inlets.
Good Luck!
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