Sep 26, 2014 · But when they pull down a scale to 6 or 7 pounds, it’s a giant smallmouth. Those are the ones bragged about and remembered for lifetimes—anglers who have not caught one that big want to. So how do you catch the smallie whose picture will be the background on every cellphone you will ever own?

Oct 27, 2017 · A window has closed in the land of giant smallmouth bass, making it likely the world record will never be broken. But as the climate changes, growing seasons up north expand. And smallmouths are growing old out West, where several state records have fallen in …

Nov 7, 2022 · For decades Lake Erie on the U.S.-Canada border has been a hotspot for big smallmouth bass, The 4th largest Great Lake sprawling across the northern international border has lots of healthy and fat fish, and now it can boast of smallmouth bass of near world-record book proportions.

Jun 18, 2015 · So without further ado, here's 10 of the biggest smallmouth bass ever recorded: All-Tackle: David Hayes -- 11 pounds, 15 ounces. Dale Hollow Reservoir, Tennessee. David Hayes' celebrated 5.41 kg (11 pounds, 15 ounces) All-Tackle world record smallmouth bass has seen its share of controversy over the years.

May 8, 2021 · Guide Bill Lortz said late September through October is prime time to catch one of northeastern Lake Ontario’s giant smallmouth bass. They’re feeding up for winter and accessible, holding in 15 to 20 feet of water.

As the water temperatures begin to drop, fish begin to feed to fatten up for the winter months. Here is how to find and catch giant fall smallmouth.

Nov 1, 2024 · Want to get in on some of the greatest smallmouth fishing in the country? Check out our list of best smallmouth lakes to plan your next trip.

Oct 14, 2016 · If big smallmouth are on your bucket list, arm yourself with some fast-moving baits, pack some warm clothes and head north. Your chances of catching giant smallmouth are best right now!

Late fall and early winter are some of the best times to catch giant smallmouth bass from Lake Erie. Fishing tubes and jigging spoons around deep rock and gravel points in 30 to 45 foot of water is a reliable approach for hooking smallies just before ice.

16 hours ago · Ben Nowak holds up a giant smallmouth bass. (Photo/Ben Nowak) Ben Nowak of Midland, Michigan, first made the national radar when his YouTube videos of 30-pound bags of Great Lakes smallmouth hit ...