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Smallmouth fishing is on fire in notther

May 16, 2026 Traverse City 7 photos
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Trip Summary

Fishing has been nothing but speculation here in the grand Traverse and Manistee. Every body of water i have been on has produced great number of big Pre spawn smallmouth. Water temps are still colder and slow and steady reeling swimbaits has been the go to bait. If you wana come pet some big smallmouth give me a call and lets get after em!!
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Rj Kerr
Traverse-city, Michigan, United States
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Traverse City has a fish with your name on it, so let Fins, Furs & Feathers help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Rj can tell you all about them. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Coho...

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