yakima river smallmouths Q?

[steve04]

when do they start moving upriver and what type of lures to use for top water and bottom drifting? thanks steve

[Ripper]

I believe they start moving in when the water temps are pushing 45-50 degrees. Best bait I've found for them is a yamamoto senko. Deadly bait under all fishing conditions.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Seems like when the dogwood trees bloom is the time to start fishin it. Call around to the good folks of benton city and ask. Horns rapid park keeper is a good resource!

[BIGINNER]

when my brother calls me and is yelling his lungs out into the phone about the 50lb smallmouth he's pulling out