Mark Zona, host of Bassmaster TV and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show, invited Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain to Michigan for a smallmouth beat down on Zona LIVE. They prepped for the trip by scouting some other fisheries to ensure they covered every option possible.
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We head out to check cell coverage and see if there are any willing bass ready to bite.
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Zona was tickled to catch one, but was surprised a smallmouth wasn't his first bite.
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The beautiful fish is a dangerous one at the boat, especially with trebled hooks.
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The wind begins to pick up. This was the reason for a scouting trip. Zona and Zaldain's Plan A location could be hindered by wind depending on the level it blows at.
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At this point Zaldain is more confident with their original Plan A, but they are giving this a go.
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"May not catch many, but the opportunity for a big one is here," Zona said.
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A jerkbait may factor at some point this week, whether or not it is the deal on Zona LIVE on Tuesday.
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Fans of bass fishing know all about Zona's passion for a tube. He's one of the best with it.
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