The SMB went back to avoiding my hook again. So I changed tactics. Got the cast net out. I could see them in the clear water, but they just would not bite a hook.
I wanted a few more of the 3-4" size to transfer to my forage pond to grow out over the winter and next spring. Ended up with 18 to transfer. A couple looked a little light weight and a couple of tubbies that were very fat. But most just looked to be in very good shape. Most were in the 3.5-4" range with a couple slightly larger. I was a little surprised I didn't get any 6-8" ones because I see them from the bank regularly. They may have been out in deeper water. Or just quicker to escape the net.
Some pictures below.
FA is terrible in this pond. Brought up blobs of it along with some bushy pond weed, but still got a few fish most casts.
Also got one RES hybrid in the cast net. Fat little bugger. Moved it to my old pond.
Fat little bugger. Moved it to my old pond. 
