No, not the lakers from LA or the the ones that are trout (actually char!). These are lake-run smallmouth bass that ascend Lake Erie tributaries to spawn, and then drop back into the lake to grow big, fat, and fiesty. This little-known phenomenon occurs around the end of April and into the first week or two of May every year. There is often a short overlap with dropback steelhead and the opportunity to catch both on the same day.
These fish take a swung fly well, and provide some additional opportunity to fish switch and two-hand rods.
Photo courtesy of Jim Linehan
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there's an interesting story here to explore. nice bronzeback photo.
Awwe Yes good ole bronzebacks hmm hitting those in NY soon! I'm so glad those darn rainbows are gone!
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