Smallmouth are more visual feeders ... This is what makes dropshot baits, Ned rigs, and Marabou hair jigs very popular and effective for smallies on both northern and southern fisheries.

I tested finesse jigs, small swimbaits up to ¼ ounce, and plugs like suspending jerkbaits and topwater lures in the 3- to 5-inch class. Smallmouth and largemouth bass were the most common species ...

The Ned Rig is a popular set-up for catching smallmouth bass after smallmouth bass, regardless of circumstances. Notably, ...

Fishing with larger baits may produce fewer bites. But, according to Outdoor Life, those bites are often coming from larger ...