The full moon was the week before opener and the males were still guarding fry, because of the late spawn, on opening day. The bloody tail in just further evidence that the fish are still post spawn. tails take 2 - 4 weeks to heal. I would agree that the post spawn usually lasts around 3 weeks so the fishing should be starting to improve by this weekend. Having said that, I'd say the weights were as good as they usually are when the fish are biting.

Congrats to the winners.