This spring has brought some seemingly unusual weather.  Days varying from 25′c dropping to 8′c with hail has offered a few challenges to this spring fishing season.

Targeting mostly pike this spring, I decided to go back to the more traditional style of fishing – throwing spoons for pike.  Johnson Silver Minnow with grub, Williams Wabler and Lucky Strike spoons have been my go-to choice this year.

Water tempteratures have varied on Rivers and Lakes from as low as 51′F to 60′F.  This is well below average for this time of year and had a significant impact on the fishing.  The few days I’ve targetted walleye proved to be quite the challenge only able to boat a few, biggest 16″ on a Fin Tech jig head and Gulp minnow.

Spring fishing allows you to dust off your gear and get out fishing again with friends and family.  Although weather hasn’t been the greatest (including being pummeled by hail on Sunday),  I look forward to being out on the water every chance I get.

Once the water does warm up we should see some increased fish activity and the countdown officially begins for bass opener… not without possibly some sturgeon action in between, stay tuned

Tight lines,
Christine