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are more reliable, less visible, and more manageable. I ran
a Suzuki 90 horsepower 4 stroke motor this year and was
so impressed by the quiet and efficient performance that it

provided.

But in addition to the equipment, voluntary and mandated
angler actions are helping our fisheries immensely. In
some places it’s the law that we release certain fish, but
much of the time it’s voluntary catch and release that has
enhanced fish populations in both quality and quantity.
Not everywhere and for everything, but in lots of places,

fishing is as good and even better than I can remember.

And, with all that said, it’s been another memorable open
water fishing season: Now, bring on the ice.

To see new and older episodes of Fishing the Midwest
television, fishing articles and fishing videos, go to
www.fishingthemidwest.com.