Spring has Sprung BAFFIN

Bay

Reported by CAPT. GERAD MERRITT

SPRING FISHING IS FINALLY here. Although the water and air temperatures are rising, they are still uctuating between cool to cold in the evenings and mornings. During mid-day, the water temperatures become increasingly warmer, encouraging the sh to move quite frequently.

gloomy out, I check the ats and some drop-o s on the shallower side but try and look for warmer water. Although this may be in the shallow areas, it is most likely a li le deeper than what you would normally like to see.

Sunny days, or should I say warmer days, bring warmer water temperatures to the higher or shallower water tables. I still try and nd the di erent water structures while working grass lines and pot holes in between following the pa ern we have see thus far. We are using live shrimp with the occasional live croaker and possibly piggie perch for live bait. Cut mullet and dead shrimp for drum on the bo om (as well as live shrimp under a popping cork). At this time we are doing our best to match plastic lures to the water clarity, depth, grass ats, and structure changes. It is also important to match the actions to what the water is doing as far as wind, current, and location.