Hey guys, heading to a smallmouth lake this week. This past week water temp was 60. So I assume they will still be spawning. During this time, what have you found to be the most productive pattern? Do you go after pre and post spawn? Bed fish?  Just trying to get a game plan. Most of my fishing will be at dawn and first hour or two. But then I’ll also fish some during the day. Thanks everyone! 

Look for shallow rocky areas with shelves to deeper water.

Throw a square bill until you find them then switch to a jig/ ned rig/ senko

1 hour ago, PaulVE64 said:

Look for shallow rocky areas with shelves to deeper water.

Throw a square bill until you find them then switch to a jig/ ned rig/ senko

Do you follow that same method first thing in the morning (dawn)? Or do you do topwater (popper/wp) and then when suns up go to squarebill or what? Thanks for the advice! 

I like a topwater at dawn/dusk but i have as much luck throwing squarebills as i do topwater.

 

I should have included a light tube jig too, smallies love them all day and you can fish them at every depth.