Dobson Fly larva AKA helgramites are truly a cool bug! I've heard and read that there is literally not a more preferable food to a smallmouth than a helgie. The one or two times I've come across a live helgramite and put them on a hook, I literally had a fish on within seconds. They will give you a nasty bite if you aren't careful.
Case Plastics makes an AWESOME helgramite plastic bait that is super fun to fish on a UL rod in the creeks. You'll catch everything from bluegill, tons of redeye, and the occasional smallie. I know Creeksmallie uses them on the regular, but the Jack's Worm is a savage bait. Give case plastics a try.
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