I live in N. Georgia and fish TVA lakes in late April and most of May for smallmouth Bass. I tie my own streamers which are farely simple little creatures of deception. I live close to the Lake and can go quickly to see whether or not the bass are up and taking. The question I wanted to ask is when I'm not seeing any bass rise to my streamer , are they actually there and not rising or are they no where to be found on those mornings.Does color matter? Retreive? I am not a pro at this but it is very addicting and have come to enjoy watching the bass take a streamer. Does anyone know of any links that for free will assist in the area of smallmouth bass fishing with streamers? Thank You!!!!