Medium diving crankbaits can be excellent baits to entice prespawn smallmouth bass into striking as they make their transitions from wintering areas to the spawning flats.
Once you...
- Pick the right bait
- Identify the right depth, structure and cover
- Hone in on the correct retrieve
- Make multiple casts to each target
smallmouths usually "bring the heat" as they say and attack the fleeing crankbait!
Take a few minutes and listen to northeast bass pro Paul Mueller explain his thoughts and approach when fishing crankbaits for prespawn smallmouths...
