While i do agree fish over 6 are big in Michigan. I would much rather livw there. Its where im from. 11,000 inland lakes. I dont have to drive 3 hrs one way to fish. Also our smallie fishing is out of this world while we catch 5 and 6lb smallies like its going out of style. The states with big largies.. ppl come to Mi to catch those big smallies. Ive caught quite a few 23-24lb bags in Michigan (smallie and largie) and quite a few over 6lbs. Just gotta go where ppl dont expect fish to be. I have found some crazy smallie waters that literally noone fishes and ppl just drive by on the way to the st clairs, and mullets etc. If you can find those you would be surprised whats in our waters.