im goin to be fishing the new river this weekend for smallies. water is somewhat clear and the temps are around 47-48*

any tips?

Jerkbaits!!! That is the perfect temp, try a few different kind and remember, vary the amount of time you pause the bait, let the fish tell you how long you need to let it sit, a good starting point for those temps would be about 5 or 6 seconds. Find slack water and current seams, this is where you'll find the fish, and if the jerkbaits aren't producing then go to a hair jig or tube, one of these should get you bit, good luck!