Sucker spearing season here in Michigan begins soon. 

PHOTO CREDIT -Michigan DNR

With the melting of the snow and the new leaf buds hitting the trees, now is the time to get out the spears and lanterns.  It's time to go sucker spearing.

In recent years, most following the sucker run closely have been met literally by hell from high water. The creeks and streams of Michigan's woods have been above their banks, and by the time they sink back to walkable levels, the few fish that remain are unhealthy and nearing death.

With this year's spring showers coming early and often, weather reports suggest a chance of a one-week dry window, something that is music to the ears of those with a spear in hand.

Often, it only takes one night of spearing to collect a year's supply of fish.  When the run is at its peak, it is not uncommon to see anglers with full bags of  fish from only an hour or two of spearing.

This year promises to bring surprises, whether good or bad.  When it comes to spearing, it is not a matter of if a setback comes, but rather when.

Those who successfully adjust will find smokers full of fish one month from now.