Plenty of hefty smallmouth bass fall for crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and midsize swimbaits all along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. These more aggressive lures have their time and ...

When anglers think about fishing during the summer months, one word comes to mind: tough! Being cool-water fish, smallmouth bass tolerate the warm waters of the summer, but don't exactly thrive. It's ...