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Summer Swelter Smallies

Season: Summer

Water Type: Deep northern lake

Water Temp: 70 to 72 degrees

Clarity: 8 to 10 feet

Depth: 25 to 30 feet

Structure: Rock reefs

Cover: Scattered weeds

Forage: Gobies, emerald shiners, yellow perch

Weather: Hot, partly cloudy

Wind: 10 to 15 mph

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