| It's spring and everyone is itching to go fish. Many | | | | but simply observing other anglers and asking |
| spots are stocked and the resident fish are also | | | | around can often help, although few people will |
| becoming more active and feeding. Remember | | | | readily give out their secrets! |
| though that just because it's spring doesn't mean | | | | Also dress appropriately. It may be 80 degrees |
| the water is necessarily warm and the fish | | | | some days like it was here yesterday and then |
| feeding intensely. Water does warm up less slowly | | | | 45 degrees the next day as it is here today. |
| than the air. You tactics may need to vary a bit | | | | Dressing in layers is helpful, and remember, if you |
| in order to increase your chances of success. | | | | are uncomfortable you are less likely to fish long |
| Often fish will be deeper in the spring. The water | | | | and less likely to see success. |
| will be colder and perhaps less clear from runoff. | | | | Enjoy your time fishing. You may not have been |
| Bait fished deep can work, or artificial, whether | | | | out since last fall, so every outing should be great. |
| lures or flies, fished deep and more slowly than | | | | Having a positive attitude and expecting to enjoy |
| normal. Remember that fish in cold water tend to | | | | yourself can go a long way towards your |
| move more slowly than fish in warmer water. | | | | potential success! So just get out and fish and |
| There are also some spots that are simply good | | | | have a wonderful time. |
| spring fishing spots. You will learn them over time, | | | | |