Super User Senko lover Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 What do you do during winter when it's too cold to fish? I live in NC, so I can fish pretty much year round, but there are definitely days where it's too cold for my comfort. On days like that, (or rainy days, for that matter) I make sure my rods & reels are clean, organize my tackle, clip off all the tag ends from my hooks and swivels, and watch fishing videos online. That's how I get my fishing itch out when I'm not fishing. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 As long as the water isn't frozen i get out there. I prepare for the cold weather and fish for bass or chase trout in a spring creek not far from me. I seem to go through my gear a few times a year when everything gets too out of whack but for the most part, i have no off season lol 2 Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 I'm in New England so I ski when I can, work two jobs, and read Bassresource - unless I get 'that look' from my wife. 1 Quote
guitarglynn1 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Last winter in NJ we got more snow then I have ever seen in my life time. From New Years til March felt longer than any 10 winters I remember. It was depressing. What I have done is get out and fish even more this year so when the freeze hits at the very least I know I was out as much as possible and took advantage of the weather while I could. I will fish as long as the weather allows me and hopefully keep the down time from fishing to a minimum. I think only fishing can scratch that itch for me. all the other stuff like watching vids, reading books/mags ect..just makes it that much harder to wait for me. I hate winter.. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 I service my reels. That takes a while. I also service reels for a double handful of local guys. Clean up and/or repair my rods, buy more stuff, sort and organize my tackle, buy more stuff, do some reel upgrading/tuning, buy more stuff, spend more time on the forums, buy more stuff, etc. Winter gets to be an expensive proposition. Now that I have a dedicated space for it, I'll be doing a lot more rod building. I have blanks and components for five builds waiting right now. I think this winter will be an even more expensive proposition. 3 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 I service my reels. That takes a while. I also service reels for a double handful of local guys. Clean up and/or repair my rods, buy more stuff, sort and organize my tackle, buy more stuff, do some reel upgrading/tuning, buy more stuff, spend more time on the forums, buy more stuff, etc. Winter gets to be an expensive proposition. Now that I have a dedicated space for it, I'll be doing a lot more rod building. I have blanks and components for five builds waiting right now. I think this winter will be an even more expensive proposition. Outstanding. I didnt realize you serviced reels and dabbled with rod building. Sounds like a busy offseason. Post a few photos of your builds if you can, would love to see them. 1 Quote
Mainebass1984 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Unfortunately I am far enough north that you can expect the lakes to be frozen at the latest Dec and to thaw in early April. When the ice is so thick I cant break through with my boat then its time to go icefshing. You can find some amazing fishing spots icefishing that work well during the openwater season as well. I try and fish year round. I would much rather fish from my boat though. I just have to deal with icefishing. 1 Quote
Smokinal Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 ^^^I have never been into ice fishing. Something about standing on a huge slab of ice just doesn't do it for me. Not the fear of ice as I used to race on ice; just the fishing isn't the same for me so I don't fish at all and just wait for ice out. It makes it that much more enjoyable for me. I, too, fish until ice in and I'm out as soon as the water is soft enough to launch my boat. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 What do you do during winter when it's too cold to fish? I live in NC, so I can fish pretty much year round, but there are definitely days where it's too cold for my comfort. On days like that, (or rainy days, for that matter) I make sure my rods & reels are clean, organize my tackle, clip off all the tag ends from my hooks and swivels, and watch fishing videos online. That's how I get my fishing itch out when I'm not fishing. What do I do ?!? Well, fish of course ! Ooooops, sorry ! Wrong climatic zone. Anybody care to initiate a thread about what we southerners do during the winter, well, we also hunt ! Quote
bassh8er Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 I started ice fishing semi-seriously last year and now prefer it to open water fishing. Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted October 16, 2014 Super User Posted October 16, 2014 Been blessed to always live where the water doesn't get hard. But in getting older I like a handwarmer in each pocket and warm weather gear for sure. Pretty much fish rain, snow, or fog.....sunny days in winter seem the toughest. Like the cloudy ones best. Tight Lines Quote
papajoe222 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I try to plan out a couple of big projects that will take a couple of weeks to finish. Like Gary, I also am into servicing both my reels and those of a few family and friends. I have two rod builds for myself and one for a friend to do after Christmas. Then it's, sit around and wait for the power plant lakes to open in March. Every winter I promise myself that I'm going to attempt ice fishing and every year I break that promise. I don't think this winter will be any different. 1 Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 I service my reels. That takes a while. I also service reels for a double handful of local guys. Clean up and/or repair my rods, buy more stuff, sort and organize my tackle, buy more stuff, do some reel upgrading/tuning, buy more stuff, spend more time on the forums, buy more stuff, etc. Winter gets to be an expensive proposition. Now that I have a dedicated space for it, I'll be doing a lot more rod building. I have blanks and components for five builds waiting right now. I think this winter will be an even more expensive proposition. I've spent enough money over the past couple seasons, but I understand your dilemma, and will likely end up buying more stuff I 'need' - and like my previous post says - read this forum until I get 'that look' Until then there's still time to fish ... Best of luck building rods - Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 Ahhh gotta love south Georiga.... Doesn't get better than this, Year round fishing woot woot! 1 Quote
MassBass Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Ice fishing. Hawg largemouth and big esox. Quote
FirstnameLastname Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I'm not familiar with this too cold to fish concept. In my opinion too cold to fish is when your the same tempature as the ground, meaning your dead. Ps I live in Massachusetts I get my fair share of winter. Quote
Jolly Green Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I started ice fishing semi-seriously last year and now prefer it to open water fishing. 2 Quote
Tony L. Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I spend a lot more time prowling around this forum... Quote
skeeter1980 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I ask my wife if she wants to try and have more kids.Hey we are both in our 60's,but we can at least try.lol 3 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted October 17, 2014 Super User Posted October 17, 2014 i pretty much fish year round. ice isn't a factor for me. the only difference is that i am not hitting the water at 6 AM when it's cold and i'm not fishing after dark when it's cold. from Dec to Feb i pretty much only fish from about 10AM to 4PM and that's pushing it.... Quote
boostr Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 As .Ghoti. put it "Buy more stuff". Gonna make a big ole' Siebert purchase this winter. Hey Mike, make room in your cash register!.... Also service my equipment. Quote
halfpint33 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I'm with several others here that it don't get too cold IMO to fish.I live close to the strip pits in s.e. kansas and they don't freeze over. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 19, 2014 Global Moderator Posted October 19, 2014 Power plant lakes and lure building keep me sane. Quote
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