Creek smallmouth lockjaw??

[bnt5]

I have been out on a small stream here in NKY to catch a few smallies and for some strange reason there isnt much biting? I thought fall would be the time the smallmouth would be strapping on the feedbags....what gives? Anyone else having this problem?

Bill

[bob46]

In my opinion the bite in NKY has been slow for a while. Hard fished area. Have had better luck at farm ponds. Had a great spring, give it another week with colder weather coming on it will be on.

[bnt5]

I hope so, I tried everything...slider worms, twister grubs, topwater, weecraw...I could see them swimmin around some of them had to be 1-2 lbs! only got about (4) 8" smallies to bite which was fun but sure would be nice to have a 20-30+ fish day for all the walking and wading I did. I they dont bite soon, I am going to dynomite!

Bill

[etcfishin]

I have not been out lately, but my guess is water temps have taken a pretty steep dive in the creeks compared to lakes. This can put them in a funk for awhile. Might try after 2-3 warm days and some sun. Problem is these have been few and far between with the rain. Hope they haven't moved to a winter pattern already. This can be very slow, but continue to try different baits including some shallow cranks and jig and pig. Good luck!

[jamesdenson]

when you can see the fish try to sneak up on them without them seeing you and downsize throw a small grub.