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Slow Day but Everyone Caught Fish

August 19, 2026 Plattsburgh 4 photos
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Trip Summary

Slow run today, but everyone caught some fish. Tons of bait moved in and the fish choose to chop real bait fish rather than our swim baits 80% of the time.
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Scott Thurber
Plattsburgh, New York, United States
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