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Well, the weatherman is still getting it right, for a change,we are still getting unseasonably cold temps& as I write this, we're still getting light snow. The good news is that warming trends are beginning, and with that,fishing just can't be far away!The heavy snowpack should keep our spring water levels up& runoff will be pretty good. This equates to good brown and spring fishing in general.The PortBay area is noted for it's great brown trout fishery, and I'm looking forward to another good season.With a "normal" winter almost behind us, the regular progression of warming should occur bringing the bait & fish movements inshore. The lake temps are much colder this winter than the last 2 years,and we still have ice built up along the shoreline.The spring runoff will be a significant factor in the early seson this year.Start with bodybaits rappalas,Smithwicks,Yozuris,T-sticks and strech'em out on the boards vary your speeds as these days, the fish seem to be more finicky with the clearer water.Another thing we had pretty good success was light lines (6-8#) and flourocarbon leaders on noodle rods. Not only did we have a ball with the smaller fish, the win-loss ratio seemed to be much better. Colors seemed to be more natural, black/silver combinations,greens, &whites. 3 or 4 more weeks and we'll be back on the water again. On a serious note, Don't Forget To Support Our Troops Overseas!
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