fall season smallmouth with eggs?

[vpsaline]

I know this topic isn't crossbow related, but why do some smallies carry eggs this time of year? Is there a second late spawn or is it getting ready for spring? I find the later more hard to believe...?

[longbow joe]

I read an article from mark zona that in northern Michigan smallmouth go through a spawning ritual in the fall.
Not necessarily spawning but going to the bed areas .
I thought some fish had eggs in them all the time . Like women
Try a google search that's interesting.