Originally Posted by
tritontr196
Wheeler isn't known for smallmouth but there are some in there. If you are die hard looking for them, I would suggest hitting Wilson if possible. Wheeler was high and muddy sunday but i'm sure it will be back down by the weekend. i fished up in the river sunday and the water was 46-48 degrees. like you said, jigs and shaky head are good bet. upper end is like fishing river conditions while the lower end is more like you are probably accustomed to in ky. if wilson is an option, the entire lake will be more like what you're used to.