Fishing Smallmouth: "Fishing Smallmouth Bass In The Winter
Unless ice fishing is really your affair, you might do better fishing smallmouth bass in the winter where the fishing can be good year around.
You will often find smallies suspended over points, humps, next to bluffs and ledges. Look for irregular features. Quick drop-offs with quick access to deeper waters are good candidates.
As always, if you can find the bait fish, you will find the fishing smallmouths."