A changing lake requires moving baits up in the water column
Lake Martin is a special place to me. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to build so many great memories from the times I spent on the lake. Many times, that was just me and Lake Martin. I cherish the times I’ve spent with others, as well as the times I’ve had the lake all to myself.
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