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Apr 6, 2023Liked by Ben Shadley

Been doing winter fishing for 20 years. They pack into places they van survive. It is what makes smallmouth so susceptible to river otter predation. In the summer and spring they spread out. If you aren't getting them, I suggest leaving the fly rod at home and double or triple your cast distances otherwise you spook the big ones. Good article.

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Great article!

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Awesome article. Thank you! Moving from Minnesota to Indiana I've definitely noticed a difference in the public land management and general care for natural areas. Can you recommend some organizations to join to help support change?

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