How to Catch Monster Smallmouth Bass on Lake Mendota with Roy Vivian and Lund Boats

Lund Boats Pro Staff Angler Roy Vivian shows you fishing on the Madison Chain of Lakes. Brought to you by Lund Boats.
If you would like to purchase some of the same equipment that Roy uses in the video to catch big Lake Mendota smallmouth bass, links have been provided for you below.
Baitcasting Rod/Reel Setup-
Shimano Medium Casting Rod - amzn.to/2uWWvmS
Shimano Baitcasting Reel - amzn.to/2IDkGbI
Spinning Rod/Reel Setup-
Shimano Compre rod - amzn.to/2JucZpF
Shimano Stradic Reel - amzn.to/2GI1Unb
Line/Terminal Tackle-
Power Pro fishing braid - amzn.to/2GMLm9L
Spro Ball Bearing Swivel - amzn.to/2qgOyU0
Pro Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon - amzn.to/2JtBenQ
#6 Wide Gap Walleye Hook - amzn.to/2GIPHus
Lindy Rig Kit - amzn.to/2HjJI07
Electronics-
Humminbird (new) Helix 5 CHIRP G2 - amzn.to/2qlULy3
Minn Kota Terrova w/ ipilot link - amzn.to/2GHZPHP
Minn Kota ipilot link wireless remote - amzn.to/2H0WeUP
Minn Kota ipilot link belt clip - amzn.to/2HhXobW
Misc Gear -
Onyx A/M24 lifejacket - amzn.to/2GG48mW
Frabil Telescoping Handle Fishing Net - amzn.to/2JsGZlX

[@sig45flyingpigs]

D&S the best bait shop in town.

[@herbsuperb6034]

Looks like a Frabill conservation series landing net. I've had two just like it. I put them through their paces catching big Carp and HUGE Mendota Channel cats. Good nets. I landed a 34.9 LB Channel Cat with one back in 2019. I really should upsize.

[@thechasecook15]

I’m going fishing on lake Mendota today so I hope I catch something

[@hammadoffficial6660]

Is this Lake Mendota, Madison, WI?

[@Royvivian]

Yes

[@hammadoffficial6660]

Roy Vivian I’m driving up 3 hours from Chicago to Lake Wingra next week. I heard they have really nice Musky!

[@herbsuperb6034]

@@hammadoffficial6660 Caught a 44" there a couple years back. My guide caught one real close to 50". He's gotten several over 50" on Monona/Waubesa. Wingra is unique in that it has virtually no Northern Pike. So if you get a bite on a Musky bait there, almost 100% its a Musky. The rest of the lakes you catch 3 or 4 Pike for each Musky. They are so abundant on the chain, except Wingra. Hope you had a good trip. I've got my usual trip set up in May. Great little lake. Mendota's got Muskies, and BIG ones (helped a fella land a 48.5" caught on a Walleye bait from shore). But it's much better known as a trophy Northern Pike lake, in addition to Perch, Walleye, SMB and HUGE Mendota Channel Cats.

[@vicmorrison8128]

The water is contaminated with agricultural runoff, which gives the opportunity to catch larger fish! Most anglers prefer to eat uncontaminated fish!