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Gluszek’s Pre-Season Check List - February 3, 2009
By Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau
Sunny skies with warmer temperatures in February have a seductive way of enticing bass anglers to venture out onto open water after long winter hibernations seem to freeze our enthusiasm with memories of leaping lunkers that got away. (At least in my dreams!!!) “Avid anglers in the northeast portion of the United States are always anxious to get in that first cast, land that first bass and kick start their new season with the first sign of ice-out,” suggest FLW Professional Bass Angler Pete Gluszek. (www.FLWOutdoors.com) However, this Mount Laurel, New Jersey native has some very important advise every serious bass angler needs to adhere to before pursuing bass under cold-water conditions. “What many anglers seem to forget as the air temperatures in February into March consistently grow warmer, is that the water temperatures will usually range from 30 degrees to 40 degrees.” Gluszek says he has logged days when the air temperatures reached almost 70 degrees yet the water temperatures were 30 degrees cooler. Before Pete Gluszek starts up his Ranger Z-20 NASCAR Series Comanche’ Evinrude E-Tec outboard on the water, he goes through a pre-season checklist. “I can not stress how important these steps are to eliminating wasted time on the water! I also encourage anglers to utilize their owners manual by following each manufactures instructions.” With most anglers in the northeast winterizing their outboards, covering up their bass rigs and leaving them motionless for three-four months, Gluszek’s checklist is sure to eliminate those pre-season on-the-water headaches. www.RangerBoats.com, www.Evinrude.com. “Battery power is obviously of extreme importance, and I highly recommend testing your battery power beyond your charger lights color indicator!” Gluszek actually starts his E-Tec outboard to be sure his batteries strength will turn the outboard motor quickly. A slow cranking motor indicates the
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