We decided to go ahead and fish the stained river on Friday morning hoping to bag some nice smallmouth. We only got 5 but they were all nice fish. Chatterbaits and large-bladed spinnerbaits were in our main arsenal before the “heat-dome” arrived around 11. Some of our nicest smallmouth have come when water visibility is low. It seems the larger fish with a more refined lateral-line will really get aggressive in those conditions if you will just give them a chance to “feel” your presentation

We are suppose to be back on the water Monday morning as long as the river clarity is OK.


Good luck and stay tuned!