Topwater to Bottom: Cracking the Code on Smallmouth Bass
About this episode
Jake Villwock discusses strategies for catching smallmouth bass by targeting different feeding zones and utilizing modern fly designs.
Smallmouth bass aren’t just aggressive they’re strategic. Jake Villwock breaks down how to consistently catch more fish by targeting all three feeding zones: topwater, mid-column, and bottom. He reveals how modern fly design—from foam bugs to articulated baitfish and lifelike crayfish has transformed the game. Whether you’re chasing explosive surface eats or dialing in subsurface tactics, you’ll learn how to fish smarter, adapt faster, and unlock the full potential of smallmouth on the fly.
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