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thmyorke1
07-19-2018, 09:44 PM
Hit the north branch upstream of the lamington confluence in several locations.

Plenty of dink smallmouth and some healthy foot longs scattered around.

Caught this one last Thursday:

https://s22.postimg.cc/x9qgk7tz5/IMG_20180712_145459.jpg

Today I did a quick trip and tossed out some smaller jig.

Ended up catching a rainbow trout. Probably a holdover from this spring's stocking. Good looking fins and had that same bold color I saw throughout this spring's stocked trout. Released him right back in the deep hole I found him.

https://s22.postimg.cc/r8srn5f2p/IMG_20180719_171722325.jpg

Dont underestimate skinny water ;)
Mikey topaz
07-20-2018, 10:22 AM
Nice work man, plenty stockiest left in there if you know where they hide
DanH
07-20-2018, 03:07 PM
Good fishing ! I was in the same area this morning.
AndyS
07-20-2018, 04:17 PM
Glad to see the North Branch holding up nicely, good fish !
tycomps
07-21-2018, 01:11 PM
is that a measurement scale on your sleeve? great idea, think I'll sharpie one on my white sun shirt!
thmyorke1
07-22-2018, 12:31 AM
is that a measurement scale on your sleeve? great idea, think I'll sharpie one on my white sun shirt!

Yea I don't use it tho. Not only because it's probably inaccurate but also cause I literally forget it's there until I take the shirt off, lol.
xperks22
07-22-2018, 10:54 AM
What lures do you guys prefer for smallies in the north branch ?
thmyorke1
07-22-2018, 03:48 PM
What lures do you guys prefer for smallies in the north branch ?

I know lots of people like stick baits; wacky rigged, texas rigged, or ned rigged.

For worms I personally use zoom u-tales texas rigged. Caught by PB on that and numerous other bass in good sizes. I think they prefer the chartreuse tail ones.

However Ive been having great results on these 3 inch swimbaits, paddle tails and white with a green top. Just on a simple 1/8 oz jig head.

Ive caught bass on pretty much everything; when they're hungry I dont think they even look at what they eat. So keep it simple.
xperks22
07-23-2018, 12:24 PM
Thank you for the help
Bruce Litton
07-29-2018, 01:46 AM
That's a nice smallmouth north of Burnt Mills.
RiverRat77
08-13-2018, 07:51 AM
Dude... That was the Smally you were waiting for. Beautiful fish! Great Job.