Fished the weekend before this Memorial Holiday weekend up around West Jefferson. I've been really disappointed with the smallmouth fishing in the New river (branches) in recent years. Well, on the upside the Trout fishing is getting better, with the new DH waters and more stocking overall. The trout are spreading out and taking over areas once held by bass. Here's a little clip from that weekend...
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