FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Until this week, when Major League Fishing held its B&W Heavy Hitters All-Star Tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, it had been more than a decade since SML hosted a major bass circuit fishing tournament. If the reaction from the MLF pros is any indication, they would like to see their circuit return sooner rather than later.
What many of the pros, some of the best bass anglers in the world, found out is something those of us who fish locally have known for a long time: that Smith Mountain Lake is a prime bass fishery and a fun, fantastic place to cast a line.
A Dream Come True: Meeting the Top MLF Pros at Smith Mountain Lake
“I would say Smith Mountain is in my top five for coolest place I’ve ever fished a tournament,” said MLF pro Drew Gill.
“This is my first time here at Smith Mountain Lake, absolutely love this place,” said MLF pro Justin Lucas. “The fishing is amazing, I’m absolutely impressed.”
What many of the pros especially liked was the lake’s diversity. There are large reservoir and lake environments, and river-type environments. All hold fish and all require different techniques for success. In addition, largemouth and smallmouth bass are available…