Submitted by Orvis Fly Fishing on Wed, 2018-05-23 06:10 View on Orvis.com Tip of the week Techniques Baitfish, crayfish and large nymph patterns work year round in open water and ice; work weed beds, structure and depth changes. Work depth changes and use attractor flies. Topwater flies will take both smallmouth and white bass in the very early morning. Fish along color changes which indicate depth change, weed lines, or structure. Seven-day forecast Smallmouth are mostly pre-spawn, but if you see any beginning to spawn, don't bother 'em! Conditions Must Have Flies Bucktail Deceiver Olive 6 Buy from Orvis.com May's Identity Crisis brown 6 Buy from Orvis.com Tungsten Jig Bugger OLIVE 4 Buy from Orvis.com Josh's Wiggle Hellgrammite Olive 8 Buy from Orvis.com Half And Half White/Olive 6 Buy from Orvis.com Cowen's Baitfish Buy from Orvis.com Orvis Royal Oak