Thirteen days is not a very long time in the scope of a year, however for someone like me who fishes all months of the year it was a long time. Ice fishing ended for me on March 20th at Clear Lake, and I was not able to get the boat on the water until April 2nd. I just couldn't stand it anymore, the forecast called for a possibility of rain but I was willing to take a chance on it. I grabbed my typical early spring
Quantum Combos and hit the river. A jig rod, Texas-Rig craw, crankbait and spinnerbait all made the cut for the boat. I decided to try some areas for largemouth bass, as they are a little more predictable this time of year. I wasn't expecting too many bites, but the chance at stretching some line was something I couldn't resist anymore.
I started the day throwing a jig and the Texas-rigged craw bait with no luck. I turned to the Ima Lures crankbait and started to get some bites, including a largemouth over three pounds. Wow, did he have my heart racing!
The feeling never gets old and for a brief moment I was all alone, fishing, and acting like a kid again. I guess that is what always brings me back to fishing, and why I miss it so much, even if it is for a week or two.
Enjoy the spring, we have had terrible weather thus far, but hopefully Mother Nature will put a few nice days together so many more people can get out and enjoy nature. Please do everyone a favor and practice CPR, Catch-Photo-Release, especially in the spring season.
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