John,
Although I did not fish, I was at the weigh-in on 5/8 and I was quite impressed with the weights of the smallies that were brought in. These fish were all in good condition and very healthy.
I believe that the lake is supporting not only a healthy population of bass but salmon, lake trout and rainbows as well. I'm sure there will be some lunker fish brought in at this weekend's Winni Derby.
I thought I might run into you up there at the weigh-in. I will before the summer is over. I am going to try and fish some NEBA tourneys if I am feeling up to it. Maybe I'll get lucky and fish where Grant is diving and he can lead some big ones to my boat!
See you on the water.