If there’s one thing that’s better than catching smallmouth bass, it is catching big smallmouths. Even a small smallmouth is an incredibly scrappy fish. Smallies are more likely to go aerial and fight harder than a largemouth of the same size. The bigger the smallmouth, the more exciting the action. Bronzebacks are found in rivers, natural lakes and man-made impoundments across the United States. Although smallies are not as widespread as largemouth bass, most anglers live near a quality smallmouth fishery. Yet for many anglers, big smallmouths are a fish of mystery — seldom seen and rarely caught. If you want to catch larger smallmouths, you will need to learn the secrets from some of the top smallmouth fishermen in the country. Their advice may just help you catch your personal-best brown bass.