I absolutely love springtime. Winter is beginning to lose its icy grip, and early blooming flowers are beginning to bud. The air is still chilly, but the promise of spring is unquestionable. Longer days, more sunshine and southerly breezes get me itching to get out on the water. Cabin fever is also hopefully a thing of the past.
The blessings of spring and all of its possibilities for another season of great fishing in the Traverse City area also brings its share of frustrations. Mainly, winter isn’t truly over! In the northwestern corner of the lower-peninsula, spring weather patterns tend to keep things cooler in the spring than other parts of the state. Spring cold fronts are normal, and can put a damper on spring fishing outings. Snow and cold blowing weather can also keep things cooler than I’d prefer. This is the frustrating part of spring.
Despite this, I’ll take the promise of warmer weather over the frustrations of a lingering winter any day. True, I love warm weather, and love the summer. And it’s these warmer days that make living up north in Michigan such a true joy.