Island Smallmouth...............

[spoontang]

I have had days near Pelee flatlining crank baits for eyes, and we just couldn't keep the smallies off the hooks. Often 2 and 3 at a time. Many times we would land 3 for every walleye and limit on eyes. Jointed shad raps #5 and #7 and down deep husky jerks. Favorite colors are blue shad and silver shad on the JSR and copper orange and blue orange on the husky jerks. I would expect a good mixed bag if you can troll about 1.4mph. I havn't been there this early in the seaon, but have done very well 3rd week of May.

[DoubleD]

We used to stay on middle bass for a week in early may every year. Had excellent luck using leeches and minnows on a bobber (yes, a bobber). There is a pocket in the east side of north bass, out from a red barn that was very productive. Also caught a lot on the S.E. side of middle bass. Also used plain jigs with a leech on it, casting and gentle retrieve. Leeches were the key.....

[spoontang]

Man- That is the fun stuff. fishing with a good old fashioned bobber. I know just what double d is saying. I have also had tremendous success with bobbers. I like a long slip bobber with a tip that is up 8-10 inches, with leech and a rubber band to stop the line. I fished a lake in Wawa Canada and that was the ONLY way to catch eyes. With leeches too. Very fun and as basic as it gets.