James Hughes eats, sleeps, and breathes river smallmouth. You can tell when he talks that he has a true passion for chasing predatory strikes and subtle sips. He’s also the head guide at Schultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti, MI. He was kind enough to join us to talk about where they live throughout the seasons, flies or baits to use, how to cast to them, varying retrieves, the guide life, and more. It was a great conversation that left us both with new things to try, multiple lit light bulbs, and eagerness to hit the water. Enjoy!