Late ice-out could lead to good fishing on opening weekend

Late ice-out could lead to good fishing on opening weekend: "With many lakes in Chippewa County and throughout the area still covered or partially covered with ice, local fishermen are fretting about how the late spring this year may affect the May 4 Wisconsin fishing opener."

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Carlson column: Live-bait rig a must for opener | St. Cloud TIMES | sctimes.com

Carlson column: Live-bait rig a must for opener | St. Cloud TIMES | sctimes.com: "With less than two weeks left before the fishing opener on May 11, anglers need to be thinking about early season strategies. For many, those plans will include using some form of a live-bait rig presentation."

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Carroll outdoors: Spring crappie fishing tactics - Carroll County Times: Jim Gronaw

Carroll outdoors: Spring crappie fishing tactics - Carroll County Times: Jim Gronaw: "Even though our April temperatures and weather is sporadic and up and down, we are fast approaching the crappie spawn in central Maryland and very soon fish will be shallow and accessible to even the most novice of anglers."

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Top Water Tips for Hard Baits

Top Water Tips for Hard Baits: "  As the water reaches fifty-five degrees and beyond in the spring pre-spawn and post spawn bass begin to react to the changes going on around them. Many anglers have been waiting on these conditions for months to get out on the water and throw top water baits. The top water bite, to many anglers is the most exciting and the most productive type of fishing. Techniques vary by the anglers lure choice and in the post we will discuss some of the better top water hard baits as well as some tips for each.   "

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