Join Troy Lindner and Derrek Stewart on a brief respite from
a long drive through the eastern United States.
Smith Mountain Lake is southeast
of the city of Roanoke, Virginia. In 1963,
the Smith Mountain Dam was built on the Roanoke River, creating the largest
lake in Virginia.
Country roads between Roanoke and Smith Mountain. Do you see
the guy unloading his truck?
An aerial photo of Huddleston, VA, on Smith Mountain Lake (internet
photo by Trolia, website no longer available).
Troy and I are on a long July road trip, and we are taking a one-day
break from driving. So hop in the boat with us as we sample this reservoir.
Homes and private docks nestled in green mountains are
throughout the Smith Mountain landscape.
Covered boat docks, blue skies, and shadows, how would you
approach and fish this spot?
This steep shoreline
with submerged boulders, overhanging tree
limbs, and shadows looks worthy.
Troy proves that the location in the photo above was an excellent spot as he is about to boat a nice largie.
A steep eroding clay point near the dam.
Cover elements, both artificial and natural, are everywhere
here.
A swimbait technique, pitching boat docks produces a stout
east coast largemouth bass!
Sailing and all types of boating are popular at Smith
Mountain.
Family Fun
Troy scores a chunky largemouth.
Sunset at 60 MPH
That’s all the time we have
for this one-day excursion. The sun is setting, and it is time to return to the launch ramp. Smith Mountain is a beautiful lake with a lot
of water to explore. I hope you enjoyed this mini-tour.
