scratching up some bass

Hi Folks, We really need some rain now.  Would be nice a get few days of sustained rain.  Our rivers are still really low.  Nights are cooling down and so are the river temperatures.  Had the boat out with guests yesterday morning and the surface temperature was 68 degrees. We fished a lake that is one big swamp with various river channels and wide variety of fish.  We targeted smallmouth bass where the Lamoille river forms the lake.  Lots of big rocks and boulders to cast around.  We caught and missed a couple of smallmouth early on with a fire tiger popper.  The top water bite did not last long once the big bright sun rose.  We fished below the surface with a watermelon red magic 4" Senko and a watermelon 5' Senko with a chartreuse tip.  We caught smallmouth and largemouth bass with the largest fish weighing in at a robust 2.5lbs.  We had to make a lot of casts and work hard for the fish we caught.  A day on the water that required patience and finesse.  Off to chase bass this morning.  Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy