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epps
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08/25/2022 02:39PM  
For trophy smallmouths, not numbers, is North Bay of Basswood, Crooked, Iron, or Lac La Croix best?
 
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AmarilloJim
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08/26/2022 07:58AM  
Yes
 
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OMGitsKa
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08/26/2022 09:31AM  
Definitely
 
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papalambeau
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08/26/2022 10:18AM  
All good.
 
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yogi59weedr
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08/26/2022 01:58PM  
All fished out. Find trophy fish elsewhere.
 
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HighnDry
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08/26/2022 03:27PM  
The southern and southwestern shores of Iron. Head back to the areas around or near the first portage to the Bear trap.
 
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PineKnot
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08/28/2022 02:45PM  
Good list....I can confirm trophy smallies are present in the lakes you listed.....my favorite lake to pursue these fighters is LLC because it has better campsites and is more scenic imho....
 
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bobbernumber3
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08/28/2022 04:41PM  
Trophy Smallmouth is an oxymoron...
 
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HighnDry
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08/28/2022 05:39PM  
Those islands north of Wednesday Bay.....
 
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mgraber
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08/30/2022 11:58PM  
Without a doubt, all great choices.
 
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09/02/2022 06:33AM  
North Bay of Basswood many years ago.
 
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