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Article: Reading water color for more crankbait walleyes on Erie & St. Clair

When it comes to finding and catching walleyes on the great lakes and connecting waters, water color is one of the biggest factors.  This is true with jigging, trolling, etc.  However, it is absolutely critical when trolling, especially with crankbaits.  If you have been trolling for walleyes for many years like I have, it is relatively easy to look at the water...

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