The Smallmouth Bass is regarded a hard fighting fish that many fisherman will say is the best fight there is when compared pound for pound with other game fish.  Smallmouth Bass can be found in cool water lakes and steams throughout North America and Canada. They typically feed on insects, crayfish and smaller fish. The world record for the largest smallmouth is 11 lbs. 15 oz. and was caught by D. L. Hayes at Dale Hollow  Reservoir in Tennessee.

Smallmouth bass spawn in late spring and early summer when water temperatures reach between 55 and 65 degrees farenheit. Females spawn in nests created by the males, usually in two to twenty feet of water. After laying the eggs the female will leave the nest to the male who will gaurd the nest and then the young for a couple weeks after hatching.

Smallmouths can be found in both deep and shallow waters but the larger fish are usually found deeper. It is hard to say exactly how to catch smallmouth bass, but using a variety of tackle, tips and techniques including live baits and lures, will surely help you land big fish. Some good live baits are crayfish, minnows, nightcrawlers. Artificial lures that work well are spinners, rubber worms, jiggs, crankbaits and topwater lures.