That being said I've caught plenty of smallies in August though mostly in the 2 pound range using a wacky rig (with weight to stress your point.) That being said, the biggest smallies I've caught, 5 and 6 pounds, were trolling with diving jerks in August and early September and in surprisingly shallow waters
Fortunately, when fish are feeding as heavily as they are in the fall, there is a wide range of baits that will draw strikes
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