Do you actually think a slot limit or a 15 spot limit will effect their numbers ? theres not even that many people even fish for spots, mostly the ones who cant catch large mouth. what is going to make a big difference ,is the increase fishing pressure for smallmouth below the dam. look for large numbers of people from states all around tn. to show up and whipe the keeper smallmouth from that small area as they have done in other parts of the state, internet news and pics travel fast so better get down there and do your damage with minnows, because i give it about two years and the big rip rap ditch will be done. deep hook em and you will be sure to get him! get 2 in the mourn. put back in ,2 for lunch, and put back in and get ya 2 more for supper. if you actually think limits and laws make a good fishery, you are dead wrong, what i heard and with you guys thats fact,, i think the book says its all about the body of water and its ability to produce fish.