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more enjoyable and productive.” Severe Cold Fronts
Factors:
Barometric Changes: A biologist said - Tim Huffman
the fish feel sluggish and are not hungry.
Similar to us eat two hot dogs, fries, a milk
shake and then got on a Tilt-a-Whirl. Queasy
stomachs don’t want food.
Wind: Wind is common after a cold
front, so try to find spots that have a wind
break.
Sun: High blue skies after a front is
normal. Fishing may get tight to cover with
the increased light penetration. Blue bird
skies usually do not relate to good fishing.
Current: Heavy rains can mean
increased currents. Look for slack water
areas or protected areas that are not muddy,
like a marina.
Fishing Pressure: Spring also relates
to crowded lakes. If the fishing is terrible
you probably won’t be crowded. However,
if fishing is fair to good look out for the
‘crappie season’ fishermen. If you can’t get
away from other boats, be sure to extend
common courtesy.

Bro’s Equipment
Rod: St. Croix Panfish Series
Line: 4-pound test braid
Baits: Bro’s Blood Worm, Impulse
Water Bug, Fire Fly
Accessories: 12-ft Talon anchors;
MinnKota trolling motor; Humminbird
electronics

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