Article: TROUT SEASON 2009: ADVICE FOR OPENER.(Sports)

Byline: DAVID FIGURA OUTDOORS EDITOR

It happens every spring.

The snow melts, the mornings feel a bit warmer, the geese fill the skies as they migrate north -- and I start looking longingly at every trout stream I drive by.

Wednesday marks the opening of trout fishing season. If you haven't done so already, today is a good day to check out your rod and reel and other equipment to make sure everything is in working order. Nothing's worse than stepping into a cold, Central New York stream on opening day and discovering your boots leak.

Believe me, I've been there.

I called several experienced anglers and bait store owners to get ...

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