I get alot of fish off of the Rapala X-Rap Shad Color.

Munkin, thanks for the idea never thought about that color. I gotta give it a try.

Of course they will, I suggest using Norman or Bomber crankbaits.  Bomber are by far my favorite to use on smallies.

I have caught smallmouth on cranks like the Bomber Fat Free Shad BD6 and the Norman DD22 as well as smaller cranks like the Rapala Shad Rap size 5 and 7 and Norman Deep Little N. Most of my catches have been on chartreuse/blue or citrus shad. My silver/black shad rap catches them in early spring though.

I like some chartreuse in my cranks for smallies. But ya you can for sure pick them up with some cranks.

Like always the key is to locate the bass, from there fish the crankbait that will suit the environment.

   I've caught smallies on a LC RC 1.5. It's my usual Largmouth size and I've used smaller for largies......

Jackall 7' diving Muscle Deep Clear sexy Shad with no eye balls.They Came off after banging off the rocks