If this stretch of warmer weather has you itching for spring fishing, now is a great time to dust off the tackle box and prepare for a great fishing season. Some ideas for a good spring cleaning of your gear:

Clean start

Clean your empty tackle box with soapy water and rinse. Wipe it down and let it dry.

Take inventory

Before restocking your sparkly clean tackle box, check your favorite lures to make sure they are in top shape. Look for cracks or dings in the lure body, replace bent and rusty hooks, and make sure the hooks are sharp. Throw away plastic baits that have dried up.

Fresh line

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