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You can go boating in Michigan on one of the state’s many freshwater rivers, great lakes, and reservoirs. Get more boating resources here.

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ReelFun Fishing at Walmart - Grand Rapids

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with expert fishing tips from Fishing League Worldwide angler Bob Kowal at Walmart on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and enjoy some ReelFun on the water this summer. Test your c...

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ReelFun Fishing at Walmart - New Hudson

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with expert fishing tips from Fishing League Worldwide angler Ralph Blasey at Walmart on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and enjoy some ReelFun on the water this summer. Test you...

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ReelFun Fishing at Walmart - Belleville

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with expert fishing tips from Fishing League Worldwide angler Rob Kasjanski at Walmart on Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon and enjoy some ReelFun on the water this summer. Test yo...

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