loligo1:

The smart angler will select a lure that closely resembles the preferred food item at that particular time of year. Prior to the spawn and later in post-spawn, when bass again resume active feeding, lures that resemble minnows are most effective. Single blade spinners work well, as do leadheads and, occasionally, shallow running minnow shaped crank-baits. When using spinner-baits, or any other lure for that matter, one should think small. Size preference of a food item for smallmouth is smaller than for its relative, the largemouth bass. Use of No. 0 or 1 size spinners, one-eighth to one-fourth ounce crank-baits, or the same-sized leadheads will provide best results.

Todd (John 3: 14-19, Psalms 53):

1) Weighted streamer on a fly rod
2) Rattler Canadian Wiggler
3) Jig with a MR Twister tail 1/16 to 1/4 oz. in black, white

Trevor K:

A live worm, rigged on gang hooks, bounced off the bottom, while floating w/ the current.

http://www.jrwfishing.com/gang_hooks.asp

GoldenFeather:

Tube bait.

mick:

a pumkin seed bungee 7 in with two split shots

FishSteelhead:

I fish for smalley’s in rivers in our area and have ta’ say usin’ a Panther Martin = producer…