Smith Mountain Lake September Fishing Report

[@CaptYale68]

Great dog! I had a Boarder Collie and a Kelpie😊 on the farm when I worked in Australia. The Kelpie was high energy but both were very smart and obedient. Great for the cattle and sheep. Ok let’s get back to fishing.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yea we have amazing pups I won’t buy another breed

[@CaptYale68]

@@billy_kohlsfishingwhat rod do you recommend for jig fishing

[@brewtankoutdoors1432]

Forgot to ask..I get away with straight braid. On the potomac.. do I need to go straight floro or braid to floro. on smith.. thinkin it's super clear water

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

You need to tie a long leader. Go 7-10lb straight braid won’t do well here

[@brewtankoutdoors1432]

@@billy_kohlsfishing I didn't crush em.. but caught sum everyday. Was awsome time...thx for the help..

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

@@brewtankoutdoors1432 hell yea!!!!

[@The420Fisherman]

The problem with Smith mountain lake and big tournaments, it's a party lake. Early 2000's they had a big tournament. Pros two main complaints. One Hotel and accomodations staying for the tournament and two it's a party lake. Seafood, wake boats, bar hoppers, stripper fishermen. There is so much boating activity. Makes it tough through the summer months. Late winter/ early spring or October would be prime for the big tournaments.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yea man it's a crazy busy lake and the low accommodation doesn't help. I guess we will see how MLF likes it in 2025.