Smallmouth Flies?

[FishnDave]

Scott...I absolutely love and respect fish. But I'm still thinking that fly is TOO PRETTY for a bass! ;o)

LilJoe, on our local rivers during the hot Summer months, I've done best using topwater flies for Smallmouth Bass if the water is reasonably clear. This particular popper I actually bought, rather than tied myself:


At other times, a #8 chartreuse Woolly Bugger often works well (with or without beadhead, depending on water depth/current).