I have gotten several reports for lake Merwin!! IT IS PRODUCING WELL!! Fish in the 14-16" range and daily limits for many anglers!!! Which is wonderful!! Have you tried looking for a guide service? Or shopping around for a cheap aluminum boat/outboard combo?? You don't need a massive boat to fish for um... and on the small allimies yu can clamp on those cheap Cannon Mini-Downriggers... Sorry to say I live far away from your area mad which sucks!
~Matt
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