Finally, things are beginning to warm up a bit, it seemed like this winter would never end. As the warm winds of spring arrive, sportsman switch gears and catch up on some much needed spring cleaning.

I happen to enjoy winter and rarely complain about the cold and snow. This year to my surprise, has tested my patience. Instead of hanging up the poles all together, I enjoy fishing year round. My typical spring routine involves, unpacking open water tackle and in its selected storage spot goes the ice fishing gear. I also like to tie a bunch of new fly fishing lures, to replace the ones I had lost to fish and tree limbs last season. On top of that it's time to do some shed hunting and scouting for spring turkey season. If I can find the time I enjoy doing some early ice off fishing. With all of these activities piling up, it takes some organization skills to fit them all in.