2009.03.25
The big smallmouth keep rolling in
Guide Tom Maynard sent me this shot of client Steve Schachtshneider of Charlotte, who fished with Maynard two days last week on the New River.
They were two good days.
Maynard, who isn't prone to exaggeration, said that they had 59 smallmouths, with seven topping 4 pounds. The biggest was 4 pounds, 12 ounces. They also had two muskies.
Maynard also said that Schachtschneider is a "superior fisherman," so that no doubt helped. But the bottom line is this is just an ideal time to rope big smallmouths.
When water is clear this time of year I usually fish with a jerkbait, such as a Rapala Husky Jerk or X-rap, or a Smithwick suspending Rattlin' Rouge. If the water has some color, I'll toss a big thumper spinnerbait or maybe a big weedless jig.
By the looks of the rain headed our way, we'll be dealing with stained water this weekend. If rivers get up too high, it could be a complete washout. But if they just rise a modest amount and don't get too muddy, the fishing could be fantastic.
WE MY BUDDT NAD ME ARE LOOKING FOR A GUIDE OR FISHING BOAT TO RENT, HAVE TRY THR MARINAS AND BOAT DOCKS AND THEY ARE NOT OPEN YET. CAN YOU SUGGEST SOMETHING
--I need a better idea where you want to go, Danny. Please call me at my office. mt
Comment by DANNY WILLIAMS — March 31, 2009 @ 6:10 pm