Smallies in Md.(not)

extemely thin ,there are not any baitfish to speak of....Draught
conditions followed by a record rainfall last season played a major role
in creating the situation,Iam sure..With that said, any comments ?
J.C.

I too have noticed a decline in the smallmouth (and bluegill and rockbass
and fallfish) populations in Deer Creek (north central Harford county) since
about 2002. Before that, there were many 10-12" smallies in the rocks all
over the creek, and bigger ones as well. That is IF you could keep the
fallfish off. I'm not sure of the reason, but the drought of 2002 was very
hard on Deer Creek. I only hope it recovers quickly.

Sam