hey guys just wanted to let you guys know whats going on..i had mentioned that i am over here in the desert right nowits been safe so far and im d oing fine.  i come home sometime next month and i was thinking abut taking leave in april sometime. my home is in michigan so i was wondering how many of you guys fish in michgiain that time of yr i belive the season opens at the end of april. i usually start around may when i start tournaments. but just wondering how you guys approach the lakes in early spring time. any help would be nice. thanks

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What section of Michigan? That will determine a lot. The northern half will be completely different than the southern. Plus, what lakes are you going to be around? I can give you a better answer if you give me that information.

God bless you and all of our armed forces! You're making America very proud!

Don't know about Michigan, but I fish some lakes in the Poconos and northern NJ in March when the water temp is in the mid 40's.  My goto bait for cold water bass is a suspending jerkbait worked very slowly, and letting it sit for a while between motions seems to be key.  

Also, thanks for your service, and stay safe over there!!!

Im fishing out of NH. I start fishing as soon as the lakes have hit Ice out, usually late March or early April. I usually have tied on a jig, some plastics on a football head jig, Shaky head worm, jerk bait, blade bait. I hope this helps. I want to give a big Thank You to you and your fellow members of the Armed Forces, remember to stay safe over there and may you have a quick and happy home coming too...