THE WINTER-TO-SPRING TRANSITION

AS COLD WEATHER EASES ITS GRIP, FISHING HEATS UP AROUND THE COUNTRY.

By Dr. Jason A. Halfen

No matter what we fish for and where, there’s one thing we all look forward to every year: the end of winter. Whether the cold is already waning in your area or it will take a few more weeks, now is the time to update your marine electronics with the latest software, lube your reels and respool them with fresh line, and add the latest and greatest lures to your tackle box. For those chomping at the bit to get on the water, there is already a number of excellent options in various parts of the country. For instance, the first opportunities to tangle with bass and crappie this year will occur as those fish begin their predictable movements from their wintering areas to the shallows. So begin your research and…

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Game & Fish East (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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