Texas - Hill Country
Chasing bass-"be they largemouths, smallies, spots, or Guadalupe bass-"from a canoe or kayak on one of the famous Texas Hill Country rivers is an absolute gas. The Llano River, a spring-fed waterway that pours over a stone bottom, is relatively cool by Texas standards. It serves up 2-pound smallmouths in June, some on flies (try small poppers). Excellent alternates are the Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers. Far Out Fishing Trips, 888-795-3474; faroutfishingtrips.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Largemouth Bass
Guide: Joey Lin, Far Out Fishing Trips, faroutfishingtrips.com;888-795-3474
Rig Specifics: 8 1/2-foot, 5- or 6-weight fly rod, floating line, small poppers (size 4 or 6), woolly buggers, small baitfish imitations.
Quick Tip: You need to float the rivers. Particularly in the middle of the day in the summer, when it's hot, fish are going to be hiding under cut banks and other shaded areas. Floating is the best way to reach them.
Where to Fish: Llano River, between the towns of Mason and Llano.

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