Most of your problem is it to early to be chasing smallies. Best time to gettem is mid may to end of may is hot. Try what was said before around the bass islands and one of my favorite spots south side of put n bay, next to the perrys tower. Also any were on north side of kelleys is good too, I have fished the south side and caught a few but the north side is hot on the right time of year. They will be coming into the shallows very soon to start there spawn so just be patient and keep trying. Lake erie has a awsome smalle mouth fishery. Good luck