03-30-2004, 05:10 AM
Wisconsin
State record: 11 pounds 3 ounces, Robert Miklowski, 10/12/40, Ripley Lake
Best water: Madison Chain of Lakes. “It consistently produces big fish, because it’s in the southern part of the state, which is more productive for big bass.” —Patrick Schmalz, warmwater lakes fisheries biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Contact: D&S Bait, Tackle and Archery, 608-241-4225
Sleeper: Lake Geneva. “It’s more known for smallmouths but actually has a really nice population of largemouths. ”
Contact: The Pier, 262-348-9400
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State record: 11 pounds 3 ounces, Robert Miklowski, 10/12/40, Ripley Lake
Best water: Madison Chain of Lakes. “It consistently produces big fish, because it’s in the southern part of the state, which is more productive for big bass.” —Patrick Schmalz, warmwater lakes fisheries biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Contact: D&S Bait, Tackle and Archery, 608-241-4225
Sleeper: Lake Geneva. “It’s more known for smallmouths but actually has a really nice population of largemouths. ”
Contact: The Pier, 262-348-9400
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