Lake Michigan then. It is the best place for the Smallmouth. And you don't have to take my word only for it. Here's the map for Smallmouth bass fishing in Michigan https://usa.fishermap.org/fish-map/michigan-fishing/smallmouth-bass/ . Take a look. Plenty of good pointers there.
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