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Topic 1: Top Five Techniques for Giant Great Lakes Smallies - Every time an experienced angler hits the Great Lakes during prime seasons, there's a chance he or she will catch a personal best smallmouth. The big fish don't come easy, though. While 3- and 4-pounders may be common, the true giants require a different approach, and Mark Zona understands the techniques that produce his treasured "slaunches" on a regular basis.

Topic 2: Alternate Approaches to Dock Fishing Prime docks on popular tournament lakes get hit repeatedly by seasoned anglers. That doesn't mean that all of the fish get caught, but rather that they're exceptionally wise to standard techniques. With that in mind, Mark Zona has developed some alternate strategies that he believes will get you extra bites off docks when times are tough.

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