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Prime time to hook smallies on the Ronde

Jennifer Nepean prepares to release a smallmouth bass caught while fishing on the Grande Ronde River in August. (Sean Visintainer)
Jennifer Nepean prepares to release a smallmouth bass caught while fishing on the Grande Ronde River in August. (Sean Visintainer)

FISHING -- Silver Bow Fly Shop guide Sean Visintainer posted these photos to remind us that August is prime time for catching chunky smallmouth bass in the Snake and Grande Ronde Rivers.  Says Visintainer:

Bassin' is always a great alternative to trout fishing during the dog days of summer. Aggressive fish that will crush flies on the surface or just below. Try it for yourself or holler at us if you are interested in a guided trip on the Grande Ronde during the summer months.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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