FishermanTodd 8 Report post Posted April 15 Went to my favorite smallmouth spot today, just below Bennett Springs. Unfortunately I only hooked up with one little guy. Water was brown and about 35 degrees air temperature. Last time I was at the same spot in mid March I caught 15. Will brown water and cold air really shut off a bite that much? (New to the game) 1 trythisonemv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinwrench 6,614 Report post Posted April 16 Looking at the guage I'd say you hit it two days late, and two days early. 1 trythisonemv reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin 1,527 Report post Posted April 16 High water will make the fish move Around a bit. Slack water refuge spots near your low water spots can be productive. High, cold, and muddy is never a good bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishermanTodd 8 Report post Posted April 16 Thanks for the info guys! Hoping to hit it more consistently on the weekends until I graduate and then will be able to pick and chose my days for a better bite hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trythisonemv 568 Report post Posted April 16 I grew up on this river and muddy is not good at all. Falling water can be good at the tail end if the weather cooperates. Almost spawning time as well so that will move them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
