Superfly,
My brothers and I had the best bass fishing (largemouth) day of my life yesterday. We went to some private land within 20 minutes of your house. All I can say is that I tried to call you. As far as small fins, bronzies, green trout go, you can fish beautiful water very close to home with great success. A week ago monday, I fished a new spot, very nearby and caught seven with the largest at 14 inches. I've honed in (much trial and error) on a pattern of crayfish that emulates more than just a crayfish, that seems to consistently catch smallmouth. If you'd like some pics, let me know; you girlyman.
p.s. Who started this whole bass craze??