Time to prepare for fishing season is now, not when the weather warms up

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 27, 2022
Re-stringing your reels prior to fishing for the first time this season is a good way to ensure your equipment is ready for a fight. Submitted photo

FOWLER, Ill. — The hinges creak as Buster Elliott swings the wooden door open. “I better bring some WD-40 out here with me next time,” he said. “That sounds awful.” Sure, lubricating the hinges will help, but in zero degree weather, some creaking is expected. “Don’t be afraid of the cold,” Elliott said. “You’ll be…

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