Originally Posted By: SetterGuy

Then I fished for a while.. whistle
Had six SMB on, but only got one to the boat. Boy are they a blast.


Two tips I learned from a professional SMB guide in SEMO:

1) When bottom-dragging for SMB, the first tap is often for stunning prey. Pause on the first, swing hard on the second.

2) Gear up -- use a higher gear ratio reel when fishing for SMB in relatively shallow water. When they race toward the deep water (and towards the boat), if you don't crank fast enough to keep up with them the slack in the line will allow them to throw the hook. I use a 6.3:1 but 7:1 may be better.

Last edited by Bocomo; 07/05/19 11:20 AM.