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  1. 05-28-2014, 09:34 PM #1
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    Arkansas Buffalo River

    Going on the Buffalo for the first time in about a month. No trout in this river but I hear there are some good smallmouths. Anyone fished up there or had luck with smallies on a river that is similar? I am taking a light spinning reel and looking for some tips.
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  2. 05-29-2014, 09:29 AM #2
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    Not much smallmouth experience but from what I gather, that River is pretty clear. I'd spool up with fluorocarbon line to keep it from being seen. Natural color baits are probably better too. My #1 suggestion is ask some locals about the hot baits. They can help you the most
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  3. 05-29-2014, 09:31 AM #3
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    I wouldn't go too light on the spinning outfit ... Smallies are known for hard fighting
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    Thanks for some insight. I have a Shimano Stradic with a 5'5 rod. So far I have heard tubes are the best way to go with some smaller crank baits and in-line spinners (I call em Rooster Tails). Keepers are 14 inches so it will have to be a pretty good smallmouth but then again I have never fished for them so we will see.
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  5. 05-30-2014, 06:45 AM #5
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    Good setup. I'm a Stradic fan
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  6. 05-30-2014, 01:32 PM #6
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    It's not the same river, but I recently fished the White River near Mountain View and we had luck with rooster tails in a rusty brown color. If you've never been up that way before, you're in for a treat.
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