I don't think I started fishing until May 1, pond fishing has been good( fish em at least twice a week for a hour after work or early Sunday morning) but moss has taken over most ponds. I went to a few Central Il. Lakes and fishing was fair (ave. me- 9 bass in 6 hours). I caught a bunch of big gills about a week ago at hidden pond. I would classify this year for me as almost non existant. Ozark trip got rained out and spring was 3 weeks behind. I did well in north Central Wisconsin this past week(Hugh storm this past week with major flooding). I did see a 23/24 inch bass under the bridge on my walking trail- guarding the nest but I did not fish for her-I am glad channel muddied up next day. How about telling us how your Spring has been fishing for Bass ?