Headed to Pennsylvania to smallmouth fish for the first time. Avid bass fisherman here in Texas but not much smallmouth fishing. Any advise? Is the spawn still on? Baits that are a must? Thanks in advance.

Here is a thread on the same subject.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157339-erie-pa-help/

Thanks for the help. I will post how we do.

Senkos were our most effective bait, but we just had a nasty cold front the night before we got there.  I'll bet the bite is better now. Take senkos, tubes and hard jerkbaits.

Just got back from the trip. Awesome. Stayed in the bay. Saturday caught 50+ SM with another dozen LM. Jerkbaits and swimbaits did most of the damage. Best five would have pushed 25lbs. Caught a few on most everything we tried (senkos, spinnerbaits, jigs, wacky worms). Sunday, the weather was rough. 20-25 NE winds really limited the areas. Still caught a dozen. Beautiful place. Already talking about next May. Thanks for all the tips.