Bob anticipates the questions & challenges faced by anglers when they first encounter a smallmouth stream. He explains the natural history of smallmouth–their range, spawning behavior, feeding habits, & seasonal movement patterns–& then introduces the specific flies & techniques he uses when fly-fishing for bass. Contains: recipes & fishing techniques for 32 of Bob Clousers favorite smallmouth patterns; 10 tips to catch a trophy bass; & local expertise for fishing the nations best bass rivers, including the Susquehanna in Pennsylvania, the Umpqua & John Day in Oregon, Marylands Potomac, Maines Penobscot, & the Little Tennessee. 260 color photos, 17 illus; 8.5×11 inches, 240 pgs.