Largemouth vs Smallmouth bass

[bitesize]

What's the difference in techniques, lures, etc when fishing for smallmouth? I have never caught any smallies, but have caught many largemouths before.
Just use the same stuff but downsize in lures?

[maxilim]

That's pretty much it. I had the same questions but after fishing Pyramid lake in Southern Cali, it was pretty much the same. Dropshotting a 4" - 6" worm, I was catching both large and small mouth bass. Hell i've even heard of pro's using 1/2 oz jigs to get the bigger smallies. Try hair jigs also.

There are certain times of the year that these smallies get so aggressive that using plastics are a waste of time. Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, jerkbaits or any reaction baits ripped as fast and erratic as possible will get these bad boy to hit. I think one company offers smallmouth spinnerbaits in full 1/2 oz sizes.

What lake are you fishing at?

[BOX-22]

In reply to maxilim...

I fish mainly in the James river (wading) here in Virginia and a white PowerGrub (2"-4") rarely ever fails me for smallmouth. The fish might not be lunkers but on a slow day, when it's blazing hot, I don't think I've ever left the river without catching one respectable size fish.

[danbass]

FLW red worms from Walmart or small cranbait has worked well for both types.

[quantum angler nt]

Try small rapala skitter pops, small jig/grub/or worm combo. I think that amino for bass helps too. When fish are aggresive try a 1/4 Terminator spinnerbait.

[Flippin Pigs]

for smallies throw a 3/4 ounce spinnerbait and reel as fast as you can or a pop'R

[quantum angler nt]

I've heard of people accidentally catching Smallmouths on Muskie Batis in
northern waters. hECK, thoses smalliesmust have been really aggressive!

[swear by senkos]

It is probably similiar to catchin a crappy on a 3/4 ounce spinnerbait.

[quantum angler nt]

ever done that?