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May, 2008: FISHING REPORT:
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report for the New, James & Maury Rivers in
Virginia.
by Rob England of
Appalachian
Bronzeback Adventures
Rob England of Appalachian
Bronzeback adventures reports smallmouth bass are
biting on the New, James and Maury rivers in Virginia.
We have been averaging
25-30 fish per trip with at least 1 trophy citation fish of 20" or
4lbs per trip.
Use Rapala X-Raps XR -8's and
weightless, wacky rigged senkos. The key is
to use the X-Rap XR - 8 in shallower stretches and the new XRD - 8's in the
deeper stretches around deep ledges. Reel the the deep model down to the
desired depth and then begin the jerk, jerk, pause method. Start out with a
quick pace on the jerks and slow down if you are not getting bites right
away. If you are not getting strikes, consider throwing the larger XR -10
model. This is also a great bait for Muskies on all three rivers.
The new XRD - 8's dive down 6'-10' and will entice the bigger smallies to
hit this time of year. The senkos should be thrown in the faster stretches
of water where there are eddies after a drop or below a rapid. The key with
this bait is less is more. Just throw the bait out and let the current move
the bait and hand on!
Rob England
Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures
