I'm freakin out! 2025
EasternPAfisherman reply :
I can't fish anymore because all the water is frozen! :'( I don't think ill live through this winter without fishing!!!!!! :'( Sorry, I had to vent, lol
Shane J reply :
We'll all make it through this... together.
andamtoft reply :
Been through this my self, found that taking up ice fishing helps. Still not the same, but certainly helps
Grey Wolf reply :
SOLUTION #1
Drill a hole in the ice.
SOLUTION #2
Take a vacation in the deep south.
Lucky Craft Man reply :
Take up fly fishing for trout/steelhead or ice fishing. There's nothing like a 28+ inch Steelhead to keep your fishing addiction at bay for a while.
chromedog reply :
In order to keep my sanity, and to not resort to buying every lure I come across during the winter........I purchased the stuff to make my own jigs and spinnerbait skirts. I bought several lure blanks to paint, and I bought wood to carve swimbaits all winter. Gotta do something so I don't go nuts. Beer, football and college basketball (Go Syracuse) can only save me for so long. 
Hammer 4 reply :
Take a fishing trip South... 
SWH reply :
I am really missing out on it as well... I am hoping to get on a vacation soon cause this stinks lol
skunked_again reply :
QuoteI can't fish anymore because all the water is frozen! :'( I don't think ill live through this winter without fishing!!!!!! :'( Sorry, I had to vent, lol
this time of the year i do a few things. strap a sidearm on and walk lakes looking for crank baits. you can find new places to fish as well doing this. i clean all my gear. reels get a total breakdown. rods get hit with Meguiars cleaner and the handles are hit with magic eraser. one could also seal the handles. my boat gets detailed. all the while im hunting so.........
3 months goes by fast.
WoolleyBass reply :
QuoteTake a fishing trip South...
I agree. Roby
b.Lee reply :
QuoteIn order to keep my sanity, and to not resort to buying every lure I come across during the winter........I purchased the stuff to make my own jigs and spinnerbait skirts. I bought several lure blanks to paint, and I bought wood to carve swimbaits all winter. Gotta do something so I don't go nuts. Beer, football and college basketball (Go Syracuse) can only save me for so long.
i like this one.
Crestliner2008 reply :
Look on the bright side.....today was the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. From now on, the days just keep getting longer!
It'll be March before you know it.
Bassin_Fin@tic reply :
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Bassn Blvd reply :
I feel your pain. I went out today in shorts, sneakers, long sleeve shirt and hoodie. I only managed to catch about 8 because a COLD front came through. It was in the 60's by noon time. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
basser89 reply :
QuoteSOLUTION #1Drill a hole in the ice.
SOLUTION #2
Take a vacation in the deep south.
SOLUTION #3
Warm water discharge areas!
grimlin reply :
The Bait monkey usually runs amuck during the winter time for me.
I hate winter too... ;D
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
QuoteThe Bait monkey usually runs amuck during the winter time for me.I hate winter too... ;D
A BIG x2!
angler1 reply :
I am right there with ya.
MALTESE FALCON reply :
I've been singing the same song. We've had ice for three weeks, and I'm already getting the shakes.
Falcon
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
QuoteTake up fly fishing for trout/steelhead or ice fishing. There's nothing like a 28+ inch Steelhead to keep your fishing addiction at bay for a while.
x2 Our UPS guy is a tournament fisherman and fishes for steelhead in the winter. He's talked me into trying it (wasn't that hard) ;D
brushhoggin reply :
QuoteSOLUTION #1Drill a hole in the ice.
SOLUTION #2
Take a vacation in the deep south.
i'm in mississippi, thats pretty deep south.the lakes arent frozen and they're still not having it. i fished maticulously all weekend with not a bite. i'm going nuts. i cant wait till march but i have to. its like suffocating. bought a bunch of jigs for the winter. what a waste.
Hot Rod reply :
I'm hopin' Santa brings me a "Flipsta" game to help pass the time and avoid cabin fever! LOL ;D
bassattackerdad reply :
QuoteQuoteSOLUTION #1Drill a hole in the ice.
SOLUTION #2
Take a vacation in the deep south.
i'm in mississippi, thats pretty deep south.the lakes arent frozen and they're still not having it. i fished maticulously all weekend with not a bite. i'm going nuts. i cant wait till march but i have to. its like suffocating. bought a bunch of jigs for the winter. what a waste.
Maybe next time you need to fish "meticulously." 
chromedog reply :
I almost forgot. I also bought the BPS game for my Wii. It is actually a fun game and sure takes the edge off. When you are use to fishing at least 5 days a week, the northeastern winters can to make you insane.
Lucky Craft Man reply :
QuoteI almost forgot. I also bought the BPS game for my Wii. It is actually a fun game and sure takes the edge off. When you are use to fishing at least 5 days a week, the northeastern winters can to make you insane.
Man, being from upstate NY, you have the best of all worlds. You have the Salmon running in Sept., Browns in the Fall, and Steelhead all winter long. Then springtime hits and you are in smallmouth Heaven for at least 6 months.
EasternPAfisherman reply :
god I can't take it anymore, I'm running away to texas! lol, maybe "Santa" will get me a new MH 7:1:1 gear ratio rod for some mat fishing and 1oz jig fishin. the bait monkey is gonna go crazy this winter! lol, well I know when it's fishing season again because March 1st is my birthday. wo hoo. sotr of bittersweet since well still probably have ice :'(
NewKidInTown reply :
QuoteI can't fish anymore because all the water is frozen! :'( I don't think ill live through this winter without fishing!!!!!! :'( Sorry, I had to vent, lol
Sure you will, get yourself a fine lookin philly and curl up with her in a warm spot..I think you will survive. 
Big Bass Chaser reply :
You could always move . Caught eight Sunday on a hike in only lake here in California.
brushhoggin reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteSOLUTION #1Drill a hole in the ice.
SOLUTION #2
Take a vacation in the deep south.
i'm in mississippi, thats pretty deep south.the lakes arent frozen and they're still not having it. i fished maticulously all weekend with not a bite. i'm going nuts. i cant wait till march but i have to. its like suffocating. bought a bunch of jigs for the winter. what a waste.
Maybe next time you need to fish "meticulously."
oops sorry, I forgot, no one mispells anything on this site, apologies all around
diver_sniper reply :
I feel ya too. I was laying under my buddies truck the other night helping him change a flat. The windchill was 33 below. All I could think about was you lucky jerks down in Texas and how nice it must be to not have 2 feet of ice on all your water >
moby bass reply :
QuoteLook on the bright side.....today was the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. From now on, the days just keep getting longer!It'll be March before you know it.
That's what keeps me going. I'm thinking about going out into the garage and putting away some tackle that's just laying on my table out there. It'll be chilly but it'll be worth it.
Goose52 reply :
The weather hasn't been too bad here in beautiful Cumberland Co. Tennessee and I've been getting out almost every day. Only had my rod guides ice up once when I was fishing at 29 deg. Water temp has been running about 42 degrees though and catching in my little lakes here is poor. I haven't caught a fish in December yet :-/ Haven't seen a bass since November but did have two nice rainbows follow my spinner back to the bank a few days ago. Now, if they just would have hit ......
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