What techniques should i use??

[metallica6661324]

hey everyone im new to this forum stuff,i've been fishing a very big lake here in az that has smallmouth, i've never really fished for smallies but have learned some things here and there my main question is where should i start as far as technique choice, one end of the lake is hitting 70-71 degrees and the other end is around 67 and water clarity can change from end to end but mainly clear water

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

Jerkbaits are a good option, especially early and late in the day. Otherwise, Fat Ika, 3 1/2" tubes, GYCB Single Tail Hula Grub, grubs, spinnerbaits (especially single willow blades), hair jigs and lizards. Focus on structure and if there is any current, current breaks. Structure includes hunps, ledges, rock piles, boulders, steeply sloped points, channels and any transition. Smallmouth will almost always relate to some type of structure.

[metallica6661324]

thank you very much,any specific colors i should focus on,largemouth are feeding heavily on shad

[roadwarrior]

Feeding frenzy!

Forget about finesse, focus on jerkbaits: Lucky Craft Pointer 100, Original Tennessee Shad & Rapala X-Rap (08), white. Another option you will want to try is a white (pure white, white & silver or white & chartreuse) spinnerbait with silver willow blades.

[metallica6661324]

sounds good i'm heading out on thurs i'll let you know how it goes on sun