The start of spring 2009 has brought us some desperately needed warm sunny days, and the smallmouth fishing is heating up. We have been fishing on and off between warm fronts and periods of rain but are seeing several nice-sized smallmouths being caught in deep pockets on baitfish patterns and various crawfish imitations. Concentrate your efforts deep and close to structure until water temps increase. Over the next few weeks, stop in the shop and get stocked up because the action will soon be off the hook.