As the water temperature creeps over 70F and the river lowers down to normal summer levels, this is the time of year where we start transistioning from trout to smallmouth bass as the main target species. So far this year the smallmouth fishing has been excellent, with many large fish being caught already.

Focus on the softer edges away from the main current for bass. Baitfish patterns resembling Shiner minnows in various sizes, crayfish patterns, and surface poppers are all great fly choices.