Use this card to compare fast-to-slow current edges and identify a repeatable smallmouth pattern.
| Observation / setup | First spot | Second spot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level / flow and weather | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Clear or stained water / visibility | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Current seam, boulder, point or bank break | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Boat position and safe exit route | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Faster / slower edge or protected pocket | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Casting angle and lure drift direction | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Tube or other lure / weight / color | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Bottom contact and snag frequency | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Strike position / bite detection | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
| Smallmouth landed / size / release condition | ________ | ________ | _________________ |
Check current conditions, wear a PFD, stay clear of fast water and logjams, and do not enter unsafe flows to fish a seam.