Getting Ready

Here in Northern Michigan, the ice is finally starting to disappear after a long winter. If all went well when the boat was put away, getting the boat ready should be a fairly easy chore. I look forward to getting out on the water as soon as the ice is gone. Hopefully this will be in the next few day's.

Over the winter, you have a lot of time to look at new and old tackle. You remember the baits that worked, as well as the ones that made there way to the recycle bin. There were baits that consistently caught fish and ones that worked for a special situation. Now after going to Outdoor Expo's, looking at catalogs and reading product reviews all winter, you have ordered or bought a new arsenal of tackle/gear for the season ahead.

This year we will be using some of the same gear as last, but there will be some new additions as well. For starters, sight fishing is a very large part of smallmouth fishing in these parts and good glasses are the key to success. Costa Del Mar has a 580 lens that is out of this world for clarity!! I have these in different lens colors so I am able to see the best, depending on the brightness of the day. Costa glasses are available in several different frame styles and lens colors. Be sure to check them out.

Another important piece of equipment is your rain gear. Frabil has introduced a new rain suit that has been thought out really well! There are several features on this suit that will make fishing in the rain a lot more comfortable for me this year. This suit is definitely worth a look at!

A new addition in the line department will be the Vicious Pro Elite Fluorocarbon. This is a new line for Vicious. This fluorocarbon has less memory, cast smoother, has great knot strength and abrasion resistance. These are all essential qualities for fishing in clear water. I am excited to "GET VICIOUS" on the fish this year!

There is a company that has been out for a while, but I have never fished there baits. The Zipper Worm Company has a great selection of soft plastics and jigs. They are unique in there design and have my interest. I will be giving a few of there baits the ultimate test for Mister Bronzeback this season. Check them out at www.zipperwormcompany.com

It has been fun getting ready for this upcoming season. With the new gear and anticipation of catching the first bronzeback of the season, I am ready to go have some fun! You can follow Northern Adventures Fishing daily on Facebook www.facebook.com/northernadventuresfishing or on Twitter at Fishin4alivn. I will be updating the fishing report often as possible. Until next time Good Luck and Happy Fishing!

Capt Chris