Fishing Frenzy: 8 Top Game Fish in North America

3rd April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Largemouth Bass

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2: Smallmouth Bass

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3: Striped Bass

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4: Rainbow Trout

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5: Walleye

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6: Salmon (Multiple Species)

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7: Muskellunge

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8: Northern Pike

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