We're Getting Close!

[DanMarino]

I can feel it! Spring is arriving. I see the weeds beginning to sprout in my yard and some trees begin to bloom. I'll be getting out soon and hopefully can post some trip reports. Time changes in a few weeks, so that will help along with the warmer weather.

[J. Rentch]

Can’t wait- am tired of wearing the winter gear to fish. Love to put feet in the water to cool them off!

[Mark]

Actually, this has been a very mild winter aside from more wind than usual. I think spring arrived in January!

But I also think the up and down temperatures and choppy wind-blown surfaces have unsettled the fish.

My pickerel catches have been below normal this winter both in size and number. I've even been skunked on two outings and I mean the full monty skunk -- not even a bite or hint of a fish on my line. Yet I know they were present. On one occasion I saw them locked in position near structure unwilling to chase anything I offered.

So, I do hope we have a nice seasonal transition into normal spring temperatures and better fishing.

I look forward to improved action on my outings and the reports here of others having success too.

[DanMarino]

Was hoping to get out this weekend, but looks like Friday's rains might mess that all up.

[DanMarino]

It's time guys. Things are picking up. More daylight after work to fish. Warmer temperatures. Turtles and spring peeper frogs are out. Time to get busy. I hope everyone has a great warm water/warm weather fishing season in 2023.