Fishing season is here! All the fishermen, and the wives who are ready for the fishermen to leave the house, rejoice! It’s still early spring which means a lot of variation in temperatures which can make fishing a bit more difficult. Warmer days are coming, though, and there are a few tips for helping get some fish to the shore even now!
- Find warm water; fish will be as deep as they can when the water is cold. Wait for warmer days to head out to increase your chances of catching any.
- Even on warm days, the mornings are cold. Similar to the first tip wait until afternoon hours when the day is as warm as possible to wet your line.
- Use live bait- fish are sluggish due to the cool waters they are in. Having a smaller bait option that’s wiggling is much more attractive than a giant bait that’s moving fast. Our kids love perch jerking in the early spring, the suspended live worms being still allows them ample time to make their way over. It’s fast moving enough to keep me our littles entertained.
- Set your hook slower than normal. This tip is great for me, I’m always slow to set my hook it seems. Pros recommend delaying a second or two also because of the cool temps.
- Be patient- because of the variation in temps a spot may not prove fruitful just yet. Don’t write off a spot this early in the year, check back once temperatures warm.
Fishing is a great way to spend time together as a family, or just to get out of the house solo. As the days get warmer the fish will come off their bed hungry and ripe for the taking. It’s always a good day with a fishing pole in hand, though; even if they aren’t biting.
