Missing the warmer fishing months... 2025
TriStateBassin106 reply :
Here in NY we are currently getting hammered with a snowstorm.
With all this snow coming down I'm really missing the summer months up here in the Northeast, I recently drove past my Fishing holes for bass and of course they're all frozen.
To all the Anglers who are frozen in how do you guys handle the winter months? (Besides ice fishing hahaha)
As for me right now I'm taking full advantage of the Tackle Warehouse sales for black friday and cleaning my equipment.
What about you guys?
GTN reply :
Hey fellow NYer. I’m in Western NY and same weather. I was just out fishing last week in my kayak but I think I’m done till spring. This will be my 1st winter so I have no idea what to do. What really sucks is it’s my slow season so I’m just sitting around the house surfing the internet so I’ll probably just spend money on more stuff.
A-Jay reply :
I'm in northern Michigan.
May not see open water again until mid- April or even early May.
In the mean time, I'll service my reels, clean and organize my rig & my tackle.
Additionally, over the long winter, I aim to keep both me & my dogs, in shape.
A-Jay
TnRiver46 reply :
Run away
Bird reply :
I've already restocked the ole tackle box, charged the boat battery and hung up the the fishing rods.......I never service them. Lol
I cut wood most of the winter and help my brother with the sawmill but will admit......can't wait til spring as nothing I'd rather do then bass fish.
bassh8er reply :
I always thought ice fishing was crazy but honestly, I like it as much if not more than fishing out of my boat and look forward to the first hard freezes every year.
Have someone who knows what they’re doing take you out and you might find that you have a whole crap-ton more fishing stuff to buy.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I started building lures.
The Bassman reply :
Truthfully, having gone fishing nearly daily since last winter I kinda dread the inevitability of ice at some point. Fishing's a habit and habits are hard to change. I'm on borrowed time and still fishing (and catching) at this point. If we lock up I guess I'll just work more hours (painting) and just pretend I'm fishing. I've been known to practice cast with snow on the ground.
Oregon Native reply :
Ohhhhh Bassman....hope your not on my kind of borrowed time.
Tight Lines
JediAmoeba reply :
On 12/3/2019 at 5:26 AM, GTN said:Hey fellow NYer. I’m in Western NY and same weather. I was just out fishing last week in my kayak but I think I’m done till spring. This will be my 1st winter so I have no idea what to do. What really sucks is it’s my slow season so I’m just sitting around the house surfing the internet so I’ll probably just spend money on more stuff.
As a youngster we used to go to Chataqua lake in the winter and hammer crappie through the ice. It was always a lot of fun. Caught the occasional bass and muskie on tip ups.
The Bassman reply :
On 12/3/2019 at 8:20 PM, Oregon Native said:Ohhhhh Bassman....hope your not on my kind of borrowed time.
Tight Lines
Just referencing what the weather could start doing. Want you to prove the doctors wrong and stick around for a while.
GreenPig reply :
On 12/3/2019 at 5:59 AM, A-Jay said:I'm in northern Michigan.
May not see open water again until mid- April or even early May.
In the mean time, I'll service my reels, clean and organize my rig & my tackle.
Additionally, over the long winter, I aim to keep both me & my dogs, in shape.
A-Jay
???? So they pull you to the turn around spot then you pull them back?????
diehardbassfishing reply :
Oh, travel bassin' keeps me going. Likely hit FL and CA. Maybe TX.
And make plans for summer trips!
In-fact, just mapped out a plan to stay in Detroit and fish Lake St. Clair in the spring.
Karl
A-Jay reply :
On 12/4/2019 at 4:56 AM, GreenPig said:???? So they pull you to the turn around spot then you pull them back?????
You must be new at this.
A-Jay
scaleface reply :
I do a lot of woods walking , some small game hunting and if the weather is mild and the ground not frozen , I'll do some metal detecting .
Pickle_Power reply :
I do lots of fly tying, I have a business specializing in ice flies. When it's safe, and when I have time, I get out on the ice and drill some holes.
A-Jay reply :
On 12/4/2019 at 5:10 AM, diehardbassfishing said:Oh, travel bassin' keeps me going.
Me too ~
A-Jay
813basstard reply :
It was 46 today.
I called in.
School was cancelled.
We put actual wood into this hole built into the wall evidently called a chimney.
Neighbors dog had frostbite.
70 by 3pm and all is well.
Craig P reply :
On busy days when I can’t dedicate boating time but still want to get out for a couple of hours, I leave the boat at home and fish my local lake, walking the trails and jumping in at good spots. I noticed a pattern though, I lost a couple of pounds! 
So if the lake does eventually freeze?? (SE Pa) I’m going to continue to just hike around the lake a couple times a week. We all love the bite but I’m sure most would agree, we love just being outdoors.
GTN reply :
This is my launch spot today
Glenn reply :
I've been known to dabble a little in running a website....and perhaps run a few social media channels....and make an occasional video. 
Oregon Native reply :
Dad used to say...It's just good to be out here" But Dad never caught many fish.....but he was a good man. Didn't matter whether it was rain, ice, snow or sun.
On 12/4/2019 at 4:10 AM, The Bassman said:Just referencing what the weather could start doing. Want you to prove the doctors wrong and stick around for a while.
Whew...whew....awesome.....thank you. All the best.
Bigassbass reply :
Trout fishing in the stocked ponds, fishing in pond 3 minutes from my house, catching fish. Love those trout not going to stop fishing till the ponds freeze over which is never here in central N.C. Woo hoo going to the bass expo next month spend some money, going to a tackle and hunting flea market this month to sale my extra fishing stuff so I can buy more stuff. Collect fishing gear in winter if possible.
NathanDLTH reply :
I’m in Minnesota and honestly I don’t stop fishing till the season ends or the weather gets to cold to fish. There’s open water around, but the trick is getting a bite. I’m not out to get a bite, just rather be out fishing. I’m really looking for a cold water crankbait.
Bluegillslayer reply :
i just watch you tube and pray that i will still have my sanity by spring????
Crestliner2008 reply :
The older I get the more I dislike winter! But, it does give me the opportunity to clean & re-lub all my reels, clean and check all rods for eye nicks. ArmorAll the blanks. Clean and re-seal my cork handles. Strip off old line and replenish. Retie all leaders and then go crazy for the next 3 months until spring thaw! LOL! 
Picture is of Dec. 3, 2019. UGH!
barongan reply :
Loving this thread, I think this is a very interesting discussion
Choporoz reply :
On 12/3/2019 at 6:13 AM, TnRiver46 said:Run away
Yep.
For good. Can't figure out why friends and family still spend winter in Wisconsin. There's a few that even say they like it. Pretty sure they are lying.
DanielG reply :
On 12/11/2019 at 1:50 AM, Choporoz said:Yep.
For good. Can't figure out why friends and family still spend winter in Wisconsin. There's a few that even say they like it. Pretty sure they are lying.
I've been in Maine 65 years. Still love it. I'm ready for snow in the fall and ready for summer when it arrives. But I can't imagine having the same season all the time. It would be so monotonous. And no, going from 80 degrees to 50 degrees is still the same season around here. If your temperatures are like that it's not really winter. It's would just be a hot or cool day in the summer in Maine. We'd still be in our shorts either way.
I am one who says they love winter and I do mean it. Nothing like a howling blizzard outside leading to a foot or so of snow with a fire going inside.
A bad winter is when it half rains, half snows, and the real winter never quite clicks. Yuck.
All in all, I think it's where you come from. Thats why when most people visit an area alway say "it's a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there". I've traveled by camper in all 48 continental states. I've seen some wonderful places but I couldn't imagine living in them.
That being said.... Michigan (next to Wisconsin) is more amazingly wonderful than most people imagine....A surprise state for travelers. It was for me anyway.
Also being said..... Florida is good to go see Mickey Mouse. (Yes he did diss Florida, sorry). ????
A-Jay reply :
On 12/11/2019 at 3:25 AM, DanielG said:I've been in Maine 65 years. Still love it. I'm ready for snow in the fall and ready for summer when it arrives. But I can't imagine having the same season all the time. It would be so monotonous. And no, going from 80 degrees to 50 degrees is still the same season around here. If your temperatures are like that it's not really winter. It's would just be a hot or cool day in the summer in Maine. We'd still be in our shorts either way.
I am one who says they love winter and I do mean it. Nothing like a howling blizzard outside leading to a foot or so of snow with a fire going inside.
A bad winter is when it half rains, half snows, and the real winter never quite clicks. Yuck.
All in all, I think it's where you come from. Thats why when most people visit an area alway say "it's a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there". I've traveled by camper in all 48 continental states. I've seen some wonderful places but I couldn't imagine living in them.
That being said.... Michigan (next to Wisconsin) is more amazingly wonderful than most people imagine....A surprise state for travelers. It was for me anyway.
Also being said..... Florida is good to go see Mickey Mouse. (Yes he did diss Florida, sorry). ????
Well Said & I agree.
Especially that last part right there, but as for the travelers,
I'm pretty sure northern Michigan is closed to bass anglers; it's full.
We have to wait for one to leave before we can let one in.
????
A-Jay
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