Npenobscot river smallmouth fishing books

Anybody have any suggestions for bait or camping ideas. Regardless of what species of fish we go after and the type of water to be fished, whether it be pond, lake, or. Nothing like a good bed time story for a grown man. These habitatinfested areas of wood, rocks, boulders, and abundant riffles are always loaded with willing smallmouth bass and contain the best fishing when located furthest away from easy access. This book tells you everything there is to know to catch smallmouth bass in any type of river, anywhere in north america. Best of all, there is lots of waters to fish without crowds or other boats. Includes the youghiogheny river lake and does not include special. If its a river system you fish during warm weather, focus on sections that attract and hold smallmouth bass during summer because many will produce good fishing during winter.

This trip represented my first attempt at a night float for smallmouth. Alex is a regular on the river at night, even guiding other anglers. Eco guides live to flyfish for smallmouth but equally welcome fishing with conventional tackle, and sometimes prefer. West virginia smallmouth fishing guides, resources, and. It was a nice smallmouth, but not good enough to stop fishing to take pictures. These west virginia fishing trips can be scheduled to go out in the early morning, mid day, or early afternoon allowing you between three to fourteen hours of prime west virginia smallmouth bass fishing. Monster small mouth bass penobscot river maine youtube. Cuyahoga river smallies your ohio hunting and fishing resource. An ideal smallmouth stream will range range between the 50s and the 70s with rocky outcroppings, steep banks, ledges, dropoffs and deep. A very educated pick for river fishing enthusiasts.

Shattering the river smallmouth stigma the ultimate bass. Fishing for smallmouth bass in current midwest outdoors. Enjoy world class smallmouth bass and trout fishing on the new river in west virginia. Smallmouth bass floats are my most popular guided trip because these fish are generally fairly easy to catch, and lend themselves well to both spinfishermen, flyfishermen, and to families with children. Information on different guided fishing trips on the new river in virginia for small mouth bass, walleye, muskie, striped bass, catfish, carp fishing. We float little barren river in green and metcalfe counties fairly often in the summer and catch a lot of nice smallies on 14 ounce white spinnerbaits and 4 inch green pumpkin curly tailed. West virginias new river has long been rated as one of the top rivers for small mouth bass fishing in the country. Species overview, identification, habitat, life history sunfishes chapter from pa fishes book. Feb 03, 2012 access to a river is easy to find where walking trails, city parks, and highways are present or permission can be obtained to cross private property. My advice is fish both the very bottom and very top for smallies. They are all over the water column and can be caught over deep water on the top. Access to a river is easy to find where walking trails, city parks, and highways are present or permission can be obtained to cross private property. The abundance of smallmouth bass in the new river is due in part to the inaccessibility of the gorge and the success of catch.

The smallmouth bass micropterus dolomieu is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish. The piscataquias river in the howland produces great catches and feeds into the penobscot. This stretch of the penobscot river is known for first class fishing and unmatched beauty. The new river has always been a premier smallmouth destination, he says. The smallmouth in algoma are big and there are lots of them. The mighty smallmouth is found in over 2,000 rivers and thousands of lakes across north america, and readily strikes flies year around. Mar 24, 2007 smallmouth bass fishing in the ozarks. Although these rivers provide a highquality fishing environment throughout the summer, it can change on a daily basis.

Chris specializes in smallmouth bass fishing on lake superiors chequamegon bay. Nov 06, 2015 historically, the new river has been known more for its legendary vistas and whitewater rafting than fishing. Nonfishing spouses and companions also have a great time enjoying the scenery and wildlife found on the river. Before the walleyes get rocking this fall, dont forget about the good smallmouth bass fishery on the croix. For those who like excitement with their worldclass fishing for smallmouth bass, few rivers, if any, are better than the new.

These bass put up a heck of a fight, and will readily hit plastics weve had some good catches on tubes lately. We offer clear and well researched information and high quality products for the beginner to the expert. Smallmouth bass swim in more streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs than any other gamefish, and exceptional, worldclass fishing opportunities for them are found across the country, from the john day river in oregon to the great lakes, to maines penobscot. River fishing is also different than lake or pond fishing, as you are dealing with greatlyvarying water depths, temperature changes and inlets that range from tiny brooks to major rivers. Southern smallmouth new river smallmouth new river. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The james river is a true trophy smallmouth fishery. We gladly provide premium fly fishing or spinning tackle. Algoma smallmouth bass fly fishing the new fly fisher show. To be honest, it was a rare to catch a largemouth in most of these creeks, simply. Float trips on the james river or shenandoah river usually last around 8 hours and include lunch and drinks. Although 100 fish days are common on the james, anglers have the opportunity to hook into a 5 pound smallouth on this worldclass river. Britt and his team of professional guides have plied these ancient waters for decades in pursuit of trophy smallmouth bass. Fall is one of my favorite times to catch smallmouth, because the fish move shallow and theyre super aggressive.

The mainstem of the penobscot is a very large river average width 75150 yards which maintains an adequate flow for float fishing throughout the summer. Nolichucky river fishing guides smallmouth bass fishing. Boat control is the key factor in being able to present rigs properly and naturally, as well as adding weight to reach the desired depths for bottomcontact baits. Many class i to iv rapids daunt the new throughout its course. Historically, the new river has been known more for its legendary vistas and whitewater rafting than fishing. Additional regulations may applysee big bass and catch and release bass regulations. Smallmouth bass fishing on the susquehanna river pennsylvania outdoor life duration. Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the new river can be simply fantastic. The smallmouth bass, dan gapens favorite river fish, are exposed in this book.

In this book, smallmouth expert tim holschlag focuses on what many feel is the most exciting smallmouth fishing available stream and small river fishing. Smallmouth bass fishing john reitzel susquehanna river. Wherever fished, the wisconsin river is a boating and wade fishing minefield, but anglers willing to accept its challenging terrain dont mind. With literally thousands of lakes and rivers with outstanding bass fishing, this is an anglers dream location. Striped bass inhabit the same water as smallmouth bass and are sometimes an added bonus. Full day smallmouth float trip smallmouth float fishing on the new river. S mallmouth bass provide one of the best stream fishing experiences and north carolinas appalachian mountains and foothills provide one of the best smallmouth fisheries. These books are some that i have found to be the better ones. With the days getting shorter and water temperatures starting to. Whatever method of smallmouth bass fishing you choose, respect fellow anglers, landowners, the river and the fish. River smallmouth bass during winter the weekend anglers. Climb aboard our mountain state angler rafts, constructed with rigid, selfbailing floors to provide a solid fishing platform, and discover the new river gorge, the grand canyon of the.

Gapen howto fish river smallmouth book gapen fishing. Covering seasons, watercraft, wading, reading the river, big. Smallmouth bass fishing on the penobscot river, greenbush. For close to three decades ive enjoyed fishing for smallmouth bass on missouris ozark streams. The current river smallmouth bass association is a group of like minded fishermen who enjoy all things smallmouth bass. The nolichucky river is home to a large population of smallmouth, big trout and plenty of native redhorse or redtails.

River smallmouth bass during winter the weekend anglers diary. Plan on going on a 2 day float trip down the south fork of the ky river fishing for small mouth. Its most fishable area starts in the new river state park near jefferson and then flows northward for more than 50 miles. Photo by roger phillipsidaho fish and game a stunned smallmouth bass emerged from the floodswollen snake river. Idaho fish and game biologists and a university of. S bass fishing is the activity of angling for the north american gamefish known colloquially as the. A river guide service is wisconsins premier river smallmouth guide service. River smallies are perhaps the most aggressive of all black bass, and the size of a bait does not matter to the smaller specimens.

Its a terrific book about two of my favorite things smallmouth fishing and rivers. Smallmouth bass special we spent a good amount of the summer in western north carolina. The new river gorge national river offers over 50 miles of worldclass smallmouth bass river fishing. New river charter new river virginia smallmouth, muskie. Smallmouth generally face upstream, so cast upstream beyond your targeted habitat and work the bait back to you and the awaiting fish. While numerous books have been written on smallmouth, this is the first book to cover the cuttingedge techniques and fly patterns being used by some of the countrys top fly fishing guides. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Guided fishing trips for trophy small mouth bass, muskie and walleye on the new river, james river and jackson river in virginia. Some choice rivers to fly fish are the penobscot and the sebasticook. Jul 21, 2009 does anyone know of a good spot to catch larger smallies in the cuyahoga. Three tricks for creek largemouths and smallmouths field. If you are a serious angler, then you probably already know about the great fishing on the new river in west virginia. Good read about smallmouth book smallmouth bass fishing.

Smallmouths love the cool waters, the structure and flow that these streams provide. Nightfloat smallmouth missouri department of conservation. River smallmouth fishing is the most complete book about smallmouth ive ever seen. Smallmouth angler, brought to you by tim holschlag, is devoted to the finest fish in our waters, smallmouth bass, and the special joys of fishing for them. Penobscot river smallmouth bass tracewski fishing adventures. It contains all the tricks gapen has acquired over the years.

If you have never fished for river smallmouth bass, you are definitely missing out. I grew up fishing the creeks and rivers of the northeast for smallmouths with everything from flies to worms. Susquehanna river smallmouth bass susquehanna river. Angers in the ozarks have a resource that is little known or over looked by the majority of the fishing public. Things such as lips, slipping, crawfish, dabbling, downstream retrieve, current breaks, reprap, piling, stump knocking, bottom walking, and ugly bugs will come to light. The smallmouth bass is native to the eastern half of the u. Jul 04, 2016 smallmouth bass fishing on the susquehanna river pennsylvania outdoor life duration. The smallmouth bass is native to the upper and middle mississippi river basin. Recipes and fishing techniques for 32 of bob clousers favorite smallmouth patternsten tips to catch a trophy basslocal expertise for fishing the nations best bass rivers, including the susquehanna in pennsylvania, the umpqua and john day in oregon, marylands potomac, maines penobscot, and the little tennesseein flyfishing for smallmouth, bob clouser shares the extensive knowledge he has.

Cuyahoga river smallies your ohio hunting and fishing. The top five rivers that could hold your trophy smallmouth bass are new river, detroit river, st. Glad it was helpful for him and hope it will be for you c. Guided small mouth, muskie and walleye fishing trips on. However, troy stiffler, owner and head guide at new river trophy outfitters, says the great fishing has been there all along. Smallmouth bass fishing on lake superiors chequamegon bay can start as early as the first week of may. Fishing can really be excellent in september until the water temperatures drop to the mid60s. Susquehanna river smallmouth bass susquehanna river fishing. Shattering the river smallmouth stigma shattering the river smallmouth stigma for many anglers, river fishing is the bain of their bass fishing game. Smallmouth fishing the nolichucky river fishing the noli is exciting all year round. Al lindner river smallmouth fishing is an excellent book. Never fear, vandam and zona teamed up to share their river fishing logic and help you put the odds in your favor. Mar 05, 2011 sample of the new book, river smallmouth fishing by tim holschlag. Im not much on reading books but i did download this several years ago on a kindle and read it at night throughout the year while layn in bed.

I was out early one morning fishing sturgeon and there was bronze backs rolling on top of the water everywhere. The best times to book your guided fishing trip on this gorgeous river is march through early november. A river guide service specializes in trophy smallmouth in the spring of the year and numbers of fish after. Smallmouth bass fishing guide asheville, nc smallmouth. Smallmouth bass fishing on the penobscot river, greenbush to passadumkeag, maine july 8, 2017. It is formed at the junction of the west branch famous for its landlocked salmon fishing and the east branch near the village of medway, maine. Our custom guided fishing trips cover between four to sixteen miles of the best fishing on the new river. Practice casting at home to help make your fishing trips more enjoyable. Lake superiors chequamegon bay smallmouth mepps tactics. At 350 pages the most comprehensive book ever on river bass angling. To fish for smallmouth bass in the upper delaware river call or email and set your date. During the winter season, river smallmouth anglers have three choices. If someone talks about smallmouth fishing the conservation turns to canada, tennessee, cumberland river, dale hollow, or the great lakes. Top 5 rivers for smallmouth bass fishing trips the outdoor trip.

The new river is probably the best known, if not the most productive, smallmouth river in nc. Susquehanna river smallmouth bass post your susky smallie topics and questions here. Smallmouth bass caught on the missouri river in niobrara, nebraska, u. Spend your day casting and catching as you fish along the excellent fisheries of the penobscot river where the smallmouth bass are feisty and in abundance. Southern smallmouth new river, virginia 5409222732. Ncs top smallmouth rivers fishing fly shop, maps and. Smallmouth fishing buffalo river arkansas posted by bleeding purple on 41415 at 7. Sample of the new book, river smallmouth fishing by tim holschlag. Good read about smallmouth book bass fishing forums. Current river smallmouth association home facebook. Successful smallmouth bass fishing depends on a variety of factors, including weather, habitat, time of year, type of tackle, and the tactics you decide to use on any given day. In a beginners guide to smallmouth bass fishing, lifelong angler jim root reveals all the specifics behind achieving success on lake, river, or pond. Smallmouth bass fishing in maine guided fishing trips.

Fishing the new river for smallmouths everything smallmouth. Mar 04, 2008 the winter raft trip down virginias james river was noteworthy for its cold rain, leaden sky, and the dozenandahalf or so 14 to 18inch smallmouth that either capn jack west put in the boat himself or instructed a client and me how to do so. Croix in washington county is a secret among local smallmouth chasers. Float down the french broad, nolichucky, tuckasegee or north toe river with a professional guide, while casting flies or lures for hungry smallmouth. However, i see i did that back in and lastcoco linked it.

Fishing for bass in current is a whole new ball game in comparison to where i typically spend my days, targeting bass on lakes. Chris beeksma is a mepps field staff member and owner of get bit guide service 7153728622 iron river, wi. Second, truly large river brown bass, those over 18 inches, were strongly inclined to hit 4inchandlarger baits, and not at all likely to strike smaller offerings. We are going to help plan your next smallmouth bass fishing trip to these great locations that not only offer great fishing, but they also offer aweinspiring views. It was a slab by anyones standards 19 inches and 4. The last smallmouth by tony bean if you like to read about fishing especially smallmouth this is a goo. It has been widely transplanted so that today it occurs in almost every state and many other countries. The new river has been rated one of the top four best fishing rivers in the u.

As we always try to do, we tried to find great fishing in the area. If youre wondering where does a smallmouth like that come from. Ive been fishing the river between kent and the valley and have caught about 100 smallmouth. Our targets have been the wonderful smallmouth bass and we find them in a series of small mountain rivers in the area, with the better one being the little tennessee river.