Chain: Walleyes are biting well in the evening on jig/minnow combos and crawler harnesses. River channels and the shallow sandy flats are showing the most action. Bass are holding tight to cover and are hitting wacky rigged worms near boat docks and weedless frogs worked over the heavy mats of weeds and lilies. Muskie action is slowing with the […]
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