The Dive Bob LureBack Big Bite Baits Dr. I know I have been lax in my smallmouth coverage. Give me a break guys, because that is exactly what i am going to do for all of you. We are getting to that time of the year when the smallies are going to start to really use ledges as transitional elements or stopping points on their way to other forms of cover. Ledges are hard to locate, but once they are found they are one heck of a spot to try and beat.
All ledges have a rapid depth change.
Overall, a depth change of more than ten feet. They are usually pretty narrow and there is always access closeby to some other form of structure. If you are looking for ledges, be wary. Smallies are notoriously spooky when they are on ledges. While ledges serve as typical feeding areas, if smallmouth sense danger, the feed is off.