smallie fishing has definitely changed in the last 10-15 years. Back in the 80's and 90's, I would have no problem having 100 + fish days up on Erie, and some 200+ days.
I used to keep logs, and would usually boat between 2,000-2500 smallies a year up on Erie. That's fishing it around 25-30 days or so each year. (mostly out of Conneaut or Presque Isle) now?.........