MassBass

Smallmouth love live worms. Worms are easier to keep alive than minnows, easier to find than helgramites, and stay on a hook better than crayfish. The best presentation will be with the worm near the bottom. Even directly on the bottom, a cruising smallie will find it on their patrol. If you want to use a drop shot, I would suggest a short line to sinker. Otherwise a basic Carolina rig/ catfish rig will work. Cast it out and wait for a take.