Smallmouth Fishing in the Carolinas with Guide Elijah Saint Blancard

Segment 2, August 17th, 2024

A few weeks ago we were talking about summer time trout fishing in the Carolinas and the affect that heat has on those fish.  However, what about other options.  Largemouth is one of the most pursued sport fish in the world, especially here in the south.  But what about its first cousin?  The Smallmouth
Lead guide and instructor from Jesse Brown’s jumps on the Carolina Outdoors to chat about warm months and small mouth fishing.  It has been really good lately…

Let’s find out why? Where? & what we should use whether we’re fly fishing or using conventional gear.

ESB, Welcome to CO.

Why is small mouth so good across the Carolinas this time of year?
where to go?
what to use?  Fly? Non-Fly

Show Highlights:

  • Saint Blancard is a wading instructor but also maintains a raft for float trips
  • It is surprising the amount of smallmouth waters in the Carolinas
  • Research where you are fishing.  Smallmouth are many times found below notable wild trout waters
  • Later in the summer brings frogs and smallies love frog patterns for a meal.
  • $450 for a smallmouth trip in the raft
  • Contact Elijah at elijah@jessebrowns.com or call Jesse Brown’s, 704.556.0020

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Elijah says smallmouth are one of his favorites.

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