Spring offers some of the best multi-species fishing of the year, and in this episode of Angling Wisdom, Patrick Edwards breaks down his Spring Trifecta — carp and suckers, trout, and pre-spawn walleye and sauger.

Learn where fish stage after ice-out, how warming water affects their behavior, and which baits and techniques produce consistent results from shore or boat.

This episode is packed with practical, real-world tactics to help you make the most of spring fishing season.

Spring fishing doesn’t have to mean targeting just one species. In this episode of Angling Wisdom, Patrick Edwards breaks down the Spring Trifecta — three groups of fish that offer some of the best opportunities of the season. Patrick covers where to find fish after ice-out, how warming water and spawning behavior influence location, and which presentations work best from shore or boat. Rather than focusing on a single species, this episode is about matching your approach to the season. Patrick shares when to slow things down with bottom rigs and bait, when to switch to moving presentations, and how changing water temperatures and light conditions influence fish behavior. The result is a flexible game plan that works whether you’re fishing from shore or a boat, bringing kids along, or chasing a short spring window before the spawn.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome & What the Spring Trifecta Is1:22 – Group #1: Carp & Suckers (Pickerel rigs, worms, family-friendly fishing)5:11 – Group #2: Spring Trout (Reservoirs, rivers, and lure choices)7:43 – Group #3: Walleye & Sauger (Ice-out locations, low light tactics)10:01 – Suspended jerkbaits, snap jigging & spoon techniques12:10 – Putting the Spring Trifecta together & final tips✅ Gear & Tackle Mentioned in This Episode: (affiliate links)

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