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Fishing across Northern Michigan and the U.P. this weekend brought a mix of challenges and bright spots. Salmon runs remain slowed by historic drought conditions, with rivers running low and clear, keeping kings and cohos bunched up in deep holes, harbors, and river mouths. Anglers saw only scattered action, though the Betsie River lit up briefly after a fresh rain. The Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Pine Rivers are seeing the first early spawners, but heavy rains are still needed to kick migrati