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the days begin getting warmer, our thoughts move from
the hunting season to the fishing season. Most of us have
broken down our firearms, cleaned and oiled them down
and stored them away until September, when dove season
opens. Of course, spring turkey hunters still have one
or two out, but other than that, hunting season is over,
its time to go fishing.
With the warmer days and nights, come warmer water
temperatures. That equates to the fish moving into shallower
water on our local lakes, creeks, rivers and ponds.
This is a time when most fish become active again and
easier to catch.
The bass have already begun to spawn, the time of year
most of us bass anglers look forward to getting back
out on the water. More big bass are probably caught
during the spring spawn than any other time of the year.
The sandbass are moving up the creeks for their spawning
activity and should be easy to catch as well. The crappie
and catfish won’t be far behind.
As you prepare to venture out to the water, whether
by boat or from the bank, there are a few things to
remember. First, make sure you have a current fishing
license. These can be purchased at most sporting good
retail outlets or you can call Texas Parks and Wildlife
at 1-800-792-1112 for further information. Second, make
sure your fishing gear is in shape. For instance, its
always a good idea to clean your reels and oil them,
if you did not do so at the end of last year. Also,
make sure your fishing line is good. If in doubt, I
would suggest replacing it. Remember, this is the time
of year your chances are best for catching, or loosing,
the big one. By changing your line now, most of you
should be ok for the remainder of the season.
If you are going to be fishing by boat, its always
a good idea to make sure your boat and motor are in
good working order prior to going fishing. Just this
past weekend, I saw at least three boater having trouble
getting their boats started at the boat ramp. All too
often, we fail to prepare fully for a fishing trip.
Save yourself the headache and disappointment of having
everything ready except your boat. Blake’s Boats
and Repair or one of our other service dealers would
be happy to schedule an appointment for you to make
sure everything is working properly before you head
out to the lake for a day of fishing.
Last, but not least, if you are taking a kid fishing,
be sure to have plenty of drinks and snacks on hand
just in case the fish aren’t biting or if things
get slow. Youngsters often loose interest quicker than
adults do. You wouldn’t want them to become disenchanted
with fishing just because the fish might not be biting.
Remember, its not the number you catch or the size of
the fish, but rather the experience you have in the
great outdoors.
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