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Z-Train - the slightly high energy TV host of Zona's Awesome Fishing Show (http://www.markzona.com) says he tolerates Michigan's long winters for one reason and one reason only (well, actually 4 in this picture)!! These guys right here!! The big old slaunch smallies or Northern Michigan... good enough incentive for anyone to choose to live in the Great Lakes state!!

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Photo by James Massey

Mark Zona, Z, the Z-Train with friend professional bass angler Byron Velvick (The Bachelor and the 'win big or go down in flames' angler) and 4 of their slauncher buddies TOAD smallmouth bass from Northern Michigan - 5 for 25 says Z!! These were 4 of the 5 they culled up to on an amazingly perfect June day that would make anyone think they can be a famous TV host and angler too.

But then, you don't see all the long, hard work that goes into setting up and making a day like this happen on queue in front of the cameras and everything!! Amazing is all I can say!! Make sure you stay tuned to Zona's Awesome Fishing Show on The Outdoor Channel (http://www.markzona.com) and follow Z (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZONAs-Awesome-Fishing-Show/117489488299241) on Facebook too like I do!!

I can't wait until this episode comes out!! Probably January 2012 but plenty to check out until then on www.markzona.com and Zona's Awesome Fishing Show (http://www.markzona.com)!

You know, after watching other anglers whack TOAD smallie slaunchers for a few day, I just have to sneak over to my favorite lake (Mullett if you haven't been paying attention) and catch a few big Northern Michigan smallies of my own!

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I'm with Z!! This is why I live in Michigan too and can last the long, cold winters!!!

Not that it isn't fun watching the Z-Train in action. NEVER a dull moment there!! NEVER!

This almost 5 pound smallie was sitting beside a big boulder in about 9 feet of water and could not resist an Xtreme Bass Tackle X-worm that floated wacky-rigged down upon its head!