I got an e-mail today from Kim Mattiuz, the owner and operator of Wyatt Crossing Outdoors on Sardis Lake.

She’ll be re-opening the bait shop March 1. She’ll only be open on weekends to start with. But if the crowds are big enough, she may start opening during the week as well.

The boat launch is always open even when the store is closed. You just have to put your money in an envelope and stick it in the honor box.

But it’s really nice when Kim has the store open in case you forget some of your fishing supplies (which I do pretty much every trip).

I’ve always had good luck catching white bass down there. This year, I’m determined to find the crappie.