Barnes around here the boaters want to be in as early as possible. that is if weather permitting. I guess it really depends on this weather if it starts to warm up in february well late feburary so the water can hit the 40's people well get the boats in the water but usually its as soon as weather permitts down my way. But in my area when the water hits in the 40's the bass start to really kick into high gear around here at graveling point. So We really watch the temps around here for the real start of good bass fishing.

Brian