In "Backyard Bronze," from filmmaker Mike Thienes, midwest-based artist Jake Keeler and photographer T.C. Worley venture out to document the smallmouth playground of Jake’s backyard, the Upper Mississippi River.
Many have to search far and wide to find quality smallmouth fishing. For Jake and T.C., exploring Jake's childhood haunts and overlooked spots provides endless opportunities on world class water.
Late summer brings a chance to meet these bronze bombers on their turf without long drives, flights, logistics or even boats. "Backyard Bronze" is a love letter to smallmouth and this epic fishery.