Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 2-3-2023

The trout bite improved last week

2-3-2023
Chad Burton and Chris Borden

The trout bite improved last week after it got planted by DFWL with a full truck load. Trout have been coming on Get Bent Baits, minijigs spinners, pinched crawlers and garlic scented Powerbait. The Bass action has been solid this week on drop shot, crankbaits and jigs. Bluegill have been going for wax worms, meal worms and red worms. A few Crappie reports came in earlier this week. Crappie have been best in the late afternoon with minijigs and live shiners.



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