Find the bait! That was the #1 key to success for me in tracking down these feisty brown fish. In fact, I usually had my best success if I could find a pod of boats targeting perch and/or walleye. While I did catch some fish on 3" paddletail swimbaits, most of my fish fell for the a-rig. In terms of retrieve, just vary it until you find the right mix.
Smallmouth Bass
