Thanks to all for the responses. I've been out a lot and my usual spots on Bantam haven't been producing much. This day more than made up for it. I iced 3 more smallmouth, and a few yellow perch. I also lost a couple of good fish because of some bad knot tying. I don't mind if I get bitten off by a pike but when the end of my line has that dreaded curly-q on the end, it is pretty embarrassing. Thanks again.