New River Smallmouth Fishing- June 2022 

Nice!!! Love fishing the new river

Lived here all my life, been through that section while in a canoe had to get on my knees to do it. Luckily I made it. Don't feel bad it happens a lot more than you think through in that section. A buddy of mine owns property just below that section, and he will sit there during the summer and catch kayaks, paddles, poles coolers etc. Everyone glad to see him, and getting their stuff back. For me and my kayak I will portage to the right. One of my favorite sections to fish. Beautiful water. Not to disclose this area, but only live about 5 mins from you took out. If you can stand cold weather I know of a place not far from there with awesome smallies ranging around 16" to 19" fairly common. There again it's cold then lol.

Good to see that it turned out okay. I'm just still curious on why your anchor was down when you were about to move into the rapids.

Nice Fishing…I have fished that section also several times…you did great…never give up

Been there and done that! 😂

The Indians called it, the River of death. I’ve hooked 7lb smallmouth.

Way to hang with it. Some nice fish.

All the biggest river smallmouth ive caught have been when the rivers high and often real high and muddy. Its just super tough, youll only get a couple bites if youre lucky but theyre always big bites. Sucks because often you arent ready for it

This guy has no business in the River. Lmao. 😂