Line, Lure, License, Lose, Log (Lockout?)

The latest in a series of letdowns in our strange spring

This time of year always gets the fishing feeling flowing. Mid-February means the local Quad City Conservation Alliance Outdoor Show, which I skipped upon finding that Al Lindner was unable to make a scheduled appearance for medical reasons.

Of course, then there is baseball spring training which also turns my thoughts to better weather and getting on the water. The pre-season of my favorite past time was fun while it lasted but is now out of action.

Don’t forget the Bassmaster Classic which has lost it’s luster for me with the departure of most of the guys I followed for many years. I did tune in for the final weigh-in but overall it just doesn’t appeal to me like it did with the old roster.

And now the powers that be have shut down the outdoors as I can’t even go fishing at Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area. One of the places I enjoy maintaining my social distance and rarely see another human on my hikes is now off limits.

Despite the above series of letdowns, I have stuck to my pre-fishing ritual to insure that I put my best foot forward when it comes time to cast. My annual alliterative preparations consist of the following.

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