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Summer heat!

August 19, 2026 Traverse City 1 photo
Perch and Walleye Fish Fry Material
Walleye
Walleye
Perch (Yellow)
Perch (Yellow)

Trip Summary

Traverse City summer action with lots of bites! Rod in hand action. Feel the bite, fight the fish! Walleye and Perch are on the chew and should continue into fall!
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Matt Tallman
Traverse-city, Michigan, United States
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