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Lewis Smith Lake Largemouth and Spotted Bass Fishing

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A summary of largemouth bass fishing on Lewis Smith Lake with Bassmaster Elite Gerald Swindle.

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    Lewis Smith Lake (AKA Smith Lake) is well known for its great spotted bass and largemouth fishing.
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  • Largemouth Bass

    Species: Largemouth Bass

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  • Spotted Bass

    Species: Spotted Bass

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    Spotted bass make up about 60-70% of the bass population in Smith Lake.
  • Largemouth Bass

    Species: Largemouth Bass

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    A trophy-class largemouth in Smith Lake runs 5-6 pounds, with the chance of even bigger fish on occasion.
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    In Gerald's expert opinion, winter is one of the best times to fish Smith Lake.
  • Panfish / Bluegill

    Species: Panfish / Bluegill

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    While spotted bass in Smith Lake are really keyed on crawfish and blueback herring, the largemouth feed predominantly on shad and bluegill.
  • Technique: Shakey Heads

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  • Technique: Ned Rigs

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  • Technique: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

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  • Technique: Hard Topwater (Walking)

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