In lakes there are two phases of fall smallmouth fish­ing, in rivers only one. The autumn smallmouth river sea­son is a fleeting thing, but while it lasts it can build a winter’s worth of fireside ...

Like many species, smallmouth gorge on big baitfish during late summer and fall. While active river smallies will hold near cover and ambush prey, this time of year you will also find them cruising ...

Bass fishing is about as iconic a summer activity as eating hotdogs at baseball games and launching fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s a time for warm, sunny days on the water, chucking baits and ...

We're out on Lake Erie today, early November, and we'll be working some jigging spoon magic as we jig up those fall smallmouth bass. I'm out here in about 44 to 45 feet of water. The water temperature ...

Are you ready for some football? That’s the war cry heard across much of the country throughout the fall, and the uninitiated think it refers to a sporting event involving a pigskin. The truly savvy ...

The warmer months of summer may produce higher numbers, but fall is a great time to catch bigger smallmouth bass, says Mike McSwain, who guides for smallmouth bass on the Broad River. McSwain (843-763 ...

Floaters and fishermen may find they have their favorite stream to themselves during autumn. The bright hues of fall replace fleets of colorful kayaks and canoes that bob downstream during summer.

When I looked at the thermometer outside this morning, the air temperature was 39 degrees. That’s the coldest that I’ve seen this fall, but I know that it’s going to get colder. It’s generally not ...

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It's the annual call of fall. Smallmouth bass enthusiasts should be eager to answer. Historically, dropping leaves and temperatures serve as reminders for area anglers, prompting them to venture to ...

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