My Top Ten Smallmouth Bass Fisheries: Part 2
By Andrew Ragas
My compiled list of top ten smallmouth bass trips and destinations has a few things in common, which are personally important to me: The abilities to produce sustainable boatloads of trophy fish; Public access without heavy angling pressure; Minimal travel time and the fewest expenses so that it’s easier on the pocketbook; and record fish size potential. Because I haven’t been everywhere nor seen everything yet, I have divided my selections between places I have fished, and places I must fish soon. Along with fishery information and some photos to back it up, I also include some informational websites and guide listings for each location, so you have no excuse not to start planning.
In part 1 of this 2 part story, I began writing about my top ten smallmouth bass fisheries. Due to the amount of content, I ran out of space to include the remainder of my story. Continuing on with my two part series, I present to you the second and final chapter highlighting big bass and bucket lists.
Part II – The Bucket List
Places I haven’t yet fished, but will sometime soon.
5 – Menominee River, Wisconsin
Erik Lennartz with his largest ever river smallmouth 
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