Smallies in the Bay

I am heading up to the bay on Saturday.  Is anyone still catching smallies?

I was fishin the bay yesterday.  Man was it windy!
I couldnt catch a panfish to save my soul.  But I boated another dozen smallies.  2 were 18", 1 was 19", and lost one that wrapped around the anchor rope that was at least 20" or better.
 
I just drifted till I saw one and cast a small fathead on a bobber past them.  Reeled it in near them and caught every one immediately.  Not my normal method of fishing but it worked.
 
I had a good time and caught some good fish, but I think I am done fishing for them this year.  They seem tired and have half the fight they should have.  I think the warm water or maybe being spawned out has taken a toll on thier energy.  The smaller 12"-16" smallies have more fight in them.
 
Kinda like steelhead fishing in January.  Only the opposite extreme.  The water is so cold, the fish are sluggish, so I don't fish for them either at that time of year.  I dont keep bass or steelhead.  I'm a catch and release guy, so it's all about playing the fish for me.  If they lose thier spunk, then I target fish I like to eat----Walleyes and panfish.
 
You will definately catch smallies in the bay though.  Go and have fun!