It’s Boat Maintenance Time

Spring walleye fishing is not far off and getting your boat ready for the first day on the water is something that you can do right now. Nothing is worse than seeing smoke come from a wheel bearing on your trailer that first day on your way to the river. Another way to spoil the day is to have an outboard that won’t start because of fouled plugs.


By taking time to look over your boat and trailer now, you can avoid wasting that first day of walleye fishing, by spending the day getting your boat fixed so you can fish. Make sure to look at your trailer lights, check for the boat plug, landing net, anchors, and life jackets too.


One other thing to do is get a good hook file and sharpen all of your jig hooks. Factory hooks are not sharp. A couple of swipes with a good file will make those hooks needle sharp and you’ll get more hook-ups with those dainty biting walleyes than with a hook that is not sharpened. It’s something you can do at home while watching a good fishing show on TV. Be prepared and then you can enjoy that first day of spring walleye fishing.

Dan Bomkamp - Host of "How's Fishing"
Author of "Tag: A Boy, A Dog, A Quest"
 
 
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