I love smallies as well. Living in Michigan is the greatest spot for a smallie addict. You are not far from world class smallmouth waters from just about anywhere in the state. I know st.clair and erie get all the press, but we have a lot of other waters that are just as good: Saginaw Bay and its tribs, Little bay de noc, East and West Traverse Bay, St.Clair River, Lake Huron, Grand River, Elk lake, Burt Lake, Torch Lake, Leelenau lake, etc etc etc.