Late summer proved a difficult time in southwest Virginia. The rain was heavy and the rivers were full more often than they weren't. With super unstable conditions, being able to quickly change gears allowed us to stay on fish. Many smallmouth trips were converted to trout trips, and carp trips, and musky trips. Some stayed smallmouth trips. When we were able to get on the smallmouth rivers, the fishing was good. Beau Beasley, a writing friend of mine who also puts on the gre