Smallmouth Bass in moving water?

[Hairstacker]

Yeah, I've been thinking about it ever since this thread began too. I would LOVE to catch more smallies this year. . . .

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Actually the Smallmouth Bass, particularly in streams, is considered by many to be the greatest fresh water gamefish.

I know many would argue that which is understandable.

I read an articel by Joe Brooks when I was very young about catching very large Smallmouth on flies in the lower Snake River.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

http://hometown.aol.com/BassBks/index11.html

Books on Smallmouth Bass

http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/books/bookreviews.htm

[Hairstacker]

Bill, THANK YOU very much!!! Those are two outstanding links for any search for warmwater fly fishing and fly tying reading materials. Much obliged!

[slipjoint]

Actually the Smallmouth Bass, particularly in streams, is considered by many to be the greatest fresh water gamefish.

I know many would argue that which is understandable.

I read an articel by Joe Brooks when I was very young about catching very large Smallmouth on flies in the lower Snake River.

Bill - we use to go to the snake river breaks in eary spring for Rock Chuck shooting & small mouth fishing - this was in the mid 70's - 100 fish a day was very common in those days on the snake - the cat fishing was unreal - if you had a jet boat the Sturgan fishing was great - miles & miles of this water get little pressure even today - tom

[jhaquett]

Hey since this post was resurrected I figured I'd let you know of a place around here that is great for smallies...I don't know if you ever come up north but here in Chico there is great smallmouth fishing in Big Chico Creek inside of Bidwell Park. Smallmouths and wild rainbows living side by side, its a pretty neat area.

[slipjoint]

Hey since this post was resurrected I figured I'd let you know of a place around here that is great for smallies...I don't know if you ever come up north but here in Chico there is great smallmouth fishing in Big Chico Creek inside of Bidwell Park. Smallmouths and wild rainbows living side by side, its a pretty neat area.

thanks for the tip - i'm only 45 minutes from Chico i haven't been to Bidwell Park in many years but it is a very special place - t

[jhaquett]

Yes it absolutely is. I stop in there whenever I get a chance, even though the fishing can be tough for trout.

[BillPu]

Smallies sound like great fun! What would you guys recommend for tackle? 5 wt or 3 wt?

Bill

[David Lee]

Smallies sound like great fun! What would you guys recommend for tackle? 5 wt or 3 wt?

Bill

Hey Bill -

http://www.kiene.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=897

David