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River Smallmouth bass #4312505 06/16/25 08:29 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,998 Likes: 2 Opelika, AL AU_trout_bum 8 point
AU_trout_bum 8 point Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,998 Likes: 2 Opelika, AL	About 3 weeks ago, I was able to get out recently float a local river here in East TN. The weather and water were perfect and the cicada emergence was happening. The fishing was non-stop ALL day long. I caught well over 50 fish all on a topwater popper. Mostly smallmouth, but some rock bass and redbreasted sunfish too. A smallmouth puke this up when I brought it into the kayak: I didn't hear any cicadas, but they were fairly common if you looked. I'm sure that's one reason why topwater was on fire. Also saw some yellow stoneflies... One of the best days I've ever had for smallmouth, although I've only ever mostly fished for them in north Alabama. I think I'm going to like it here just fine in Tennessee! Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing ------------------------------------------------- "I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4312507 06/16/25 08:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,443 Likes: 84 Montgomery bamaeyedoc Old Mossy Horns
bamaeyedoc Old Mossy Horns Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,443 Likes: 84 Montgomery	My goodness! That looks like a spectacular day! Jealous! AKA: “Dr. B” Aldeer #121 8-3-2000 Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA 2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Champions 2024-2025 ALdeer Deer Contest Champions

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4312547 06/16/25 09:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 5,724 Likes: 34 Madison 3 3bailey3 Inter Loin Gourmet
3bailey3 Inter Loin Gourmet 3 Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 5,724 Likes: 34 Madison	Awesome day!

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4312551 06/16/25 10:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 10,985 Likes: 190 Right behind you Mbrock Fancy
Mbrock Fancy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 10,985 Likes: 190 Right behind you	Jealous don’t touch it!

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4312755 06/17/25 01:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,687 Likes: 28 Guntersville K klay 10 point
klay 10 point K Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 4,687 Likes: 28 Guntersville	PM to you trout bum.

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4313660 06/19/25 09:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,217 Likes: 5 River Bend Bibb HoofNSpur 8 point
HoofNSpur 8 point Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,217 Likes: 5 River Bend Bibb	Beautiful

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4313671 06/19/25 09:40 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71 Madison B BowtechDan Old Mossy Horns
BowtechDan Old Mossy Horns B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71 Madison	Niiiiice!

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4313722 06/19/25 11:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,082 Likes: 20 B blade 12 point
blade 12 point B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,082 Likes: 20	What's the yellow popping bug you use? Can u buy it?

Re: River Smallmouth bass blade #4314054 06/20/25 10:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,998 Likes: 2 Opelika, AL AU_trout_bum 8 point
AU_trout_bum 8 point Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,998 Likes: 2 Opelika, AL	Boogle Bug Poppers. It's a Bham company. Most fly shops carry them. Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing ------------------------------------------------- "I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4314216 06/20/25 07:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,082 Likes: 20 B blade 12 point
blade 12 point B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,082 Likes: 20	Thanks!

Re: River Smallmouth bass AU_trout_bum #4314914 06/22/25 03:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 15,237 Likes: 1 Right Behind You W William Old Mossy Horns
William Old Mossy Horns W Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 15,237 Likes: 1 Right Behind You	What river? Put ins, take outs? "The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing... compared to the misery of not being exploited at all." Joan Robinson

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