bronzeback hunter

senko · 07-21-06, 03:15 PM

What lures/tactics do you guys use for smallies? I will be mostly fishing in streams/small rivers.also i will be mostly wading.

WTL · 07-21-06, 03:35 PM

Look for chunky rocks around current with depth changes.

Say it with me...chunky rocks....current.....depth changes.....

By depth changes I can mean 1-3 foot drops or greater, but smallmouth in streams and rivers will move shallow if they can just have a little depth and current near by.

Also my favorite lure is the Edge Speedfall - a durable senko type lure. I also like spinenrbaits and small finesse jigs some, and flukes too.

officerhoyt · 07-21-06, 04:41 PM

When i fish for smallies in small creeks and lakes i like to target dropoffs and rockpiles. I mainly use a jighead and grub (color depending on water). I have had great success fishing grubs.
But i also use leeches on my trip to minnesota, with success.

NCYankee · 07-21-06, 05:32 PM

Definitely look for a change in current. As stated deeper holes after current are good. Look for larege eddies as well. Like lake fishing, fish cover and structure.

senko · 07-21-06, 05:37 PM

how about lures?

WarEagle · 07-21-06, 08:11 PM

No question. Small buzzbaits. I throw a 3/16oz. Leverage mostly. You may not catch a ton of numbers, but you'll catch the big ones. Throw it over large rocks, layedowns, etc. Especially in shallow water and bring it as close to the structure as possible. Get it moving and buzzing before it hits the water almost.

If you want lots of numbers, I would get some Rebel Craws in various colors and depths.

WAR

bassking22 · 07-21-06, 08:27 PM

Yep wareagle, small buzzbaitsfished slowly, and some kind of crawfish crankbait. Crawfish make up 63% of their diet, I read that in Bassmaster.

FishySkater · 07-21-06, 08:52 PM

Whenever i fish for Smallies in creeks and streams I use Rooster tails. But if they are big enough they like crawdads if you have any small ones.

ToPwAt'R GuY · 07-21-06, 10:59 PM

I like grubs, tubes, and crankbaits in creeks.

Fishing4Soup · 07-21-06, 11:16 PM

Tubes, Grubs, As well as lipless cranks all work very well for me.

Mac1 · 07-22-06, 07:07 AM

tubes, grubs, rebel wee craws, small heddon torpedo, number 3 mepps spinners, bitsy jigs

flippin4it · 07-23-06, 09:58 PM

Case plastic's make a bait called the Jack's Worm. This is the weapon of choice for all the Smallie hunters I know. Doubles the catch ratio of Senko's, so I'm told.

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07-21-06, 03:15 PM	#1
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	bronzeback hunter What lures/tactics do you guys use for smallies? I will be mostly fishing in streams/small rivers.also i will be mostly wading. __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever." Last edited by senko; 07-21-06 at 04:01 PM.

07-21-06, 03:35 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Look for chunky rocks around current with depth changes. Say it with me...chunky rocks....current.....depth changes..... By depth changes I can mean 1-3 foot drops or greater, but smallmouth in streams and rivers will move shallow if they can just have a little depth and current near by. Also my favorite lure is the Edge Speedfall - a durable senko type lure. I also like spinenrbaits and small finesse jigs some, and flukes too. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

07-21-06, 05:37 PM	#5
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	how about lures? __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

07-21-06, 08:11 PM	#6
WarEagle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Franklin, IN Posts: 58	No question. Small buzzbaits. I throw a 3/16oz. Leverage mostly. You may not catch a ton of numbers, but you'll catch the big ones. Throw it over large rocks, layedowns, etc. Especially in shallow water and bring it as close to the structure as possible. Get it moving and buzzing before it hits the water almost. If you want lots of numbers, I would get some Rebel Craws in various colors and depths. WAR __________________ The Tri State Fishing Club

07-21-06, 04:41 PM	#3
officerhoyt BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 108	When i fish for smallies in small creeks and lakes i like to target dropoffs and rockpiles. I mainly use a jighead and grub (color depending on water). I have had great success fishing grubs. But i also use leeches on my trip to minnesota, with success.

07-21-06, 05:32 PM	#4
NCYankee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 188	Definitely look for a change in current. As stated deeper holes after current are good. Look for larege eddies as well. Like lake fishing, fish cover and structure.

07-21-06, 08:27 PM	#7
bassking22 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 630	Yep wareagle, small buzzbaitsfished slowly, and some kind of crawfish crankbait. Crawfish make up 63% of their diet, I read that in Bassmaster. __________________ Does anyone know of a fishing addictions program? Cause I need one.

07-21-06, 08:52 PM	#8
FishySkater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 102	Whenever i fish for Smallies in creeks and streams I use Rooster tails. But if they are big enough they like crawdads if you have any small ones. __________________ Fishing saved my life.

07-21-06, 10:59 PM	#9
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	I like grubs, tubes, and crankbaits in creeks.

07-21-06, 11:16 PM	#10
Fishing4Soup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 278	Tubes, Grubs, As well as lipless cranks all work very well for me.

07-22-06, 07:07 AM	#11
Mac1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 183	tubes, grubs, rebel wee craws, small heddon torpedo, number 3 mepps spinners, bitsy jigs

07-23-06, 09:58 PM	#12
flippin4it BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 483	Case plastic's make a bait called the Jack's Worm. This is the weapon of choice for all the Smallie hunters I know. Doubles the catch ratio of Senko's, so I'm told. __________________ Ex-biker,Hell raiser and Dragracer. Now I have totally lost my mind, so bass fishing it is!!!!

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