The Whitewater Sportsman

Guided float fishing on the French Broad River
North Carolina's premier smallmouth bass fishery
(828) 216-1336      Asheville, NC

4/26/11  :  Another week of quality French Broad fishing, said guide Chris Manderson. Trips have averaged about 45 smallmouth bass per outing, with a few big ones on most trips. Fish have moved out of the deep pools and are now widely distributed. Shallows are a good bet now. Crankbaits and grubs have been effective this week, fished at quick pace. Also, smallmouth are nearing their spawning period and should start this week or next. For more information call Manderson at 828 216 1336, or visit www.whitewatersportsman.com.

5/12/11  :  This year the smallmouth are spawning later than usual.  We have been catching fish that are still plump with eggs, and a bunch of them.  Our catch rate has been pretty steady at about 45 per trip, though this week we did not have as many larger fish as last week.  Most were 9"-11", but some did range up to 16".  Fish are scattered now, and most current seams have a smallmouth or two lurking in them.  Summertime lure patterns are working, in fact most lures are working to some extent; the fish have been active.  Call Chris at 828 216-1336 for more information about fishing the FBR.

**  Several open days coming up, including SUN 5/15, mon 5/17, weds 5/19,  & thurs 5/20.  Also, 1/2 days (AM or PM) on several others. 
*** Please do not hesitate to call for availability. ***

Images for this report :    Asheville fishing has been good this spring!  Here are Al, 4/24, and Emily 4/30, with examples of the catch.

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