Smallmouth bass are probably my favorite fish to catch. Many anglers argue that these fish are the strongest fresh water fish pound for pound. I think I would have to agree with that statement, especially if you are fishing in a river. These fish are so strong and they put up some amazing fights. Watching them jump can be very exciting, however, this is the time that they spit out your lure, swim away and laugh at you. I can not prove that they actually laugh, but if I were them, I would be laughing. Experienced anglers know how to fight these fish to keep them from jumping, but sometimes, they will get in the air on the best anglers and after a couple of head shakes, the fishermen will get his bait back with a sick feeling in his or her stomach. Let's go ahead and take a deeper look into smallmouth bass.

These fish provide anglers with some exciting action and it starts earlier in the year than largemouths. Many fishermen start having success catching smallmouths when water temperatures are still in the 40s. Fish will be deeper, but they are still catchable. As the water warms in the spring, fish will move into the shallows to spawn. Deep, clear water lakes usually provide a good habitat for these fish and during the spring, you can see them all over the shallows spawning in the clear water. Some states prohibit fishing for smallmouth during this time of year, but if you are allowed to fish for them, you can have a blast. Jigs work well during this time of year, but you can also catch them on soft plastics, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and a variety of other lures. Live worms, minnows and leeches also work well. Catch and release is recommended during the spawn.

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