Took a day trip to Erie yesterday to hunt some smallies. First fish came before sunrise. A fat 17"er.
shorty followed by this cat!
best one of the trip: 21.5" - 6#3oz
then another cat
this one was 9#6oz
We caught fish all day long. Most being in the 3#-4# range with a few 5#ers here and there. all fish were caught dropshotting various baits in 23'-32'