Eric Doty

5 top go to baits for river smallmouth ready go!!!

1. Tubes

2. Swig jigs

3. Spinner baits

4. Senkos

5. Top water buzzbaits

Count me in terry!!!

Merry Christmas to me!!! Went with the 6'9 med heavy fast action eric. Seemed like the best all around rod for throwing a wider selection of baits. Can't wait to try this baby out in the spring.

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with this rod? Thinking about making it my next river rod paired with a lews tournament pro baitcaster. http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loomis/us/en/home/conventional/rods1/bass/BRONZEBACK_SERIES.html

Good choice. I also like to Fish the Kish with TerryDodge so will probably run in to you up there some time next year.

Welcome to the ISA.

EricG

Thanks Ericg!!! Look forward to meeting you in the near future!!!!

Thanks for all the responses. I think I'm gonna go with a coosa and I haven't even gone to look at one yet lol. Now I just need that Christmas bonus pronto?

I recently bought these from bass pro about 2 months ago and love them. They have a lot of storage pockets and are reasonably priced at 140$. http://m.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Osprey-Chest-High-Stocking-Foot-Breathable-Waders-for-Men/product/11100605012319/

Thanks for the response Ben k. Very informative. I'm going to hit up rocktown adventures on Saturday to look around. I'm very excited to do some kayak fishing in the spring.

I'm going to be transporting it on top of my jeep so weight might be a factor. I was thinking about getting the old town predator mx which 12 feet 82 pounds

Thanks Jim!!! Pretty sweet that you guys are on the team. Definetly gonna look into those!!

Hey guys I am planning on buying a fishing kayak soon!!! Was looking for something stable I can stand up in. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've been looking at the fs12t ascend from bass pro

I do not terry dodge. Only familiar with the river around cherry valley. Perhaps we will have to meet there for some grub before fishing the kish in the spring. Sound good?

Hahah sycamorons terry dodge!!! This was my biggest smallie of the year caught up in cherry valley. 19 incher 3 pounder.

Thanks guys and yes rich I live in sycamore

Hello fellow bronze back addicts!! Just joined the alliance and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Eric Doty and fish mostly the Kishwaukee river by wading and baitcasting gear. Glad to be apart of this alliance and hope to do some wrangling and danglin with some of you guys soon.