Smithwick

Smithwick Devil's Horse

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Description

The Smithwick Devil’s Horse is a legend throughout the country as a pre-spawn terror for largemouth bass. It’s simple topwater slide across the surface is favored when bass are combing around shallow water getting ready to spawn. Don’ limit it to the spawn, though. The Devil’s Horse can be used as a topwater choice anytime bass are fussy and holding tight to shallow cover.

Specifications

Category

Topwater Baits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

topwater, casting

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

surface slide

Conditions

clear water, low light, vegetation

Field Notes

Use this as a surface bait around shallow water, especially pre-spawn and around the spawn when bass are moving up and holding near cover. It’s also a good choice anytime fish are pressured or fussy and you want a subtle topwater presentation.

Pros

  • Classic topwater option for shallow bass
  • Effective around pre-spawn and spawn periods
  • Simple presentation for fussy fish

Cons

  • Limited to surface fishing
  • Less effective when bass are not feeding near the top

Keywords

smithwickdevilhorselegendcountrypre-spawnterrorlargemouthbasssimpletopwaterslidesurfacefavoredcombingshallowreadyspawn

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