Medium casting rod
RodVersatile backbone for Texas reservoirs, rivers, and cover-oriented presentations.
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First Cast species profile
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
A bronze bass that favors clear rocky structure, current breaks, points, and crawfish-oriented presentations.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for Smallmouth Bass is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Smallmouth Bass yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Focus on clear rock, gravel, bluff shade, current breaks, and crawfish forage.
Rock pilesClear pointsCurrent breaksBluff banksGravel bars
Regulation card
Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2025-2026What to throw
Craw tube, Minnow bait, Small swimbait and Ned rig around Rock piles, Clear points, Current seams.
FreshwaterRock pilesClear pointsCurrent seams
Recommended setup
6'10 to 7' medium spinning rod, 2500 reel, 8-10 lb braid to 8-12 lb fluorocarbon.
Ned rig
RigMatches the primary presentation anglers use for this species.
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Craw tube
BaitKeeps the offering close to what fish are already feeding on.
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