This smallmouth was caught on a crankbait on Chippewa Lake in mid Michigan that is more known for its pan fish.  It was caught and measured but not weighed, but it qualified for a Michigan Angler award due to its length which was 28 inchs and then released under my dock.  A previous angler award is on my hat in the picture.... that was for a bowfin (dogfish) also caught in Chippewa Lake.
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