Smallmouth fishin the French Broad. What do I need

[mtngoat]

What would be the best all around lure/bait/jig/ whatever to fish smallmouths on the French Broad River in NC.

What size hook & rig would I use for them also.

Thanks

goat

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

Check the first 20 pages or so on the "Smallmouth" board for some suggestions.

This will get you started:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1211189904

8-)

[Marty]

Can't help, but that's a great river name!!  8-)