Went out to do a little fishing on some of the trout streams in the area yesterday. Passed one of the county parks with a river running through, and decided to stop. It was hot, and the action was slow all day when about mid-day something hit the fly. Put up a nice fight, and when I landed it, I found about an 8 inch smallmouth. Nothing to brag about, but I got a feel for the fighting ability of smallies. Can’t wait to get back out there again.
CJ
Congrats, neighbor. Welcome to the dark side. 
We bass fishemen have a name for those 13" trout.
Bait.
(Whew, that ought to stir them up ;))
Go get 'em… g
it wont stir em up…its not on the fly anglers online section 8)
Congrats!! I am still a fly bass virgin, although I have not been out much. What did you get it on?
Congratulations CJ. Just wait until you catch one that runs a little bigger. With a little more muscle and bulk behind it, you will have a memorable experience. 8T
yes, wht was your fly? good on ya. 
CJ,
Good for you! I am a firm believer that almost ANY fish, caught on the right tackle, is admirable, smallies are truly special! Thanks for sharing.
Mike
I was using a marabou variation on a clouser, chartreuse over white, size 12. I’ve had good luck with it on other fish as well.
CJ
congrats, it is always great chatching your first of something, especially something like pike…