They are Big, they are Healthy, they are Everywhere! This is a fishing season above all others on the Potomac. Smallmouth of all sizes are producing 35- 100 fish days per boat. We just haven't seen this kind of strength in 18 years.
Tremendous amounts of food in some areas are keeping them bunched up, we've actually seen them pushing bait fish to the surface. As they begin to depleat the food they will start to move out and stage up behind every rock. Light tackle has been fishing well since mid May, primarily dark or light color tubes and sinkos, buzzbaits and spinners.
Bryan landed his largest Smallmouth on a Fly rod just a week ago, 20". Boo Faced Minnows, Zonkers and Buggers in white and black are your best bet. Always try a white bead head bugger and occasionally in morning or evening don't be afraid to try a popper now and then.
