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A laid-back fishing and workshop sim where you reel in catches and slowly build a lakeside studio.
★★★★☆ 4.4
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Casual · 4.4★
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«A laid-back fishing and workshop sim where you reel in catches and slowly build a lakeside studio.»
Ida · Big Bass Studio
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