Smallmouth Bass on Lake Erie

[Duffy]

OK, I know this might be a little isolated for a forum site of this size and universality, but I am going on a fishing trip to Lake Erie out of Conneaut on April 30, 2006, and need some advice on what to use for smallmouth. Lures, colors, presentations, etc. Anyone? Thanks, guys.

[gd357]

Jigs seem to work well, and tube baits or anything resembling a crayfish that can be fished slowly on the bottom. Also crankbaits can be effective. We've even caught a few on Erie Dearies in areas of the lake that aren't condusive habitat for smallmouth. If you can find a good rocky flat with a bit of structure, you should be able to find some nice fish. There's plenty of them in the lake - probably the most overlooked fish in Erie. Good luck

gd