Smith Tank is a reservoir in Arizona, near Cochise County.
Smith Tank in Cochise County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 0.2 acres, reaches about 5.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 0.6 acre-feet.
On a water as light as Smith Tank, one weed edge or lower pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. To begin fishing Smith Tank, this water is shallow, so weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.
At Smith Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; slow down after the first bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.
At Smith Tank, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water; slow down after the first bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.
A focused trip to Smith Tank begins this way: do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
The plan for Smith Tank starts here: early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
At Smith Tank, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle; slow down after the first bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.
At Smith Tank, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; slow down after the first bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.
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