wisturkeyhunter Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Seems alot of what guys recommend for smallies and topwater is baits that are considerably smaller than what people use for largemouth. Are people just going for numbers with smallmouth or do people really think you have to downsize to tiny baits. I've had good success here in Wisconsin on lakes and rivers with superspooks and other nice sized walk baits, 3:16 baby wakes, and slammers. So why are people using tiny lures for smallmouth? If you want to catch bigger fish use bigger tackle. Big top waters are great at night for smallmouth. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 14, 2009 Super User Posted February 14, 2009 Hmm... I like BIG, too! 8-) Quote
ToledoEF Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Hmm... I like BIG, too! 8-) Thats what she said JK LOL, Ive had success with rebel pop r's ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote
justfishin Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I like big tops too. Nothing like a Spook and smallies. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 15, 2009 Super User Posted February 15, 2009 I bought a Rapala XRW13 to try in the spring. It is 5.75" 1.25oz walking bait. Quote
huskybass Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 THe LC Sammy 100 and 115 are great smallmouth baits. Quote
VTechHokie Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I generally use Zara puppies. But I just might have to go Big now. Quote
Bronzefly Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I'm a fan of big baits in general. When they decide to eat them, it's over. Here's a photo of a nice smallie taken on the brand new 7" 2oz. 3:16 Hyper Herring. http://www.316lurecompany.com/ Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 16, 2009 Super User Posted February 16, 2009 WOW! That's a beauty! ;D ;D ;D Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 16, 2009 Super User Posted February 16, 2009 Whenever I fish deep (25' - 35') humps for smallies, I usually drop shot, spoon 'em, or jig. But often times, especially in the mornings on these same structures, I'll toss a 100 Sammy. Incredible results sometimes! But it's a hit or miss scenario....it either works or won't, depending on how high the bass are suspended. Quote
Ern Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I think the small bait thing is directly attributed to the SMALLmouth name. Nothing more. Smaller baits will get more hits but then you have (in my rivers) sunfish and redeye (rock bass) hitting the lure more often. I went BIG this past year throwing larger versions of the bait I have toss to them for years. I will say what I used to get told is true: Want to catch a bigger fish, use a bigger bait! For what it is worth, a 4lb smallie has a Big Mouth. Ern Quote
Super User Dan: Posted February 17, 2009 Super User Posted February 17, 2009 I agree, I think people get confused by the name "Smallmouth." They do have smaller mouths, but I don't think they know it. Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Hmm... I like BIG, too! 8-) Thats what she said JK LOL, Ive had success with rebel pop r's ;D ;D ;D ;D I thought it but would have never wrote it. you need to think before you type brother man! no offense Quote
Matt 825 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I thow Super Spooks for Smallies to start out and if they are not eating it then I may switch to a Zara Spook or a Super Spook Jr. I always catch my biggest top water Smallie on a Super Spook. It is like candy to a Big Smallmouth!!! Quote
justfishin Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 So guys, what is it about Spooks and smallies? I have caught them on all kinds of tops like Pop-R's, Rico's, Sammies, Torpedoes, you name it but most of my nicer smallies----5 to 6---came on big Spooks. Hmmmm. Quote
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