
Great Lakes smallmouth fishing got another big boost from the massive numbers put up by the top competitors at the recent St. Lawrence River Bassmaster Elite Series. BassFans should keep in mind, however, that the picture from that region isn't always entirely rosy – conditions frequently become hazardous and thousands of big smallmouth die every year, primarily due to long, jarring runs inside livewells.
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