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Not much fishing action while the snow lingers

By Rich King
Posted 1/8/25

Anyone else wake up the day of the snowstorm looking forward to playing in the snow only to find out you have the flu? Just me?

I have the car hood all ready to go sledding. The only issue is …

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Not much fishing action while the snow lingers

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Anyone else wake up the day of the snowstorm looking forward to playing in the snow only to find out you have the flu? Just me?

I have the car hood all ready to go sledding. The only issue is the four-foot snow drifts in the field up front that are impassable. We have seven across the driveway, which is over a quarter-mile long. I busted through those with the Tahoe but I am not going to try the field. I covered the chickens’ feeding area hoping to have some clear ground. I had no idea there would be a three-foot drift in the entire coop area.

So now I’m sitting here sick and staring at my fishing gear thinking about where I can get to some water. Yeah the flu is no fun. But the doc says if my fever goes up a couple notches, I get to hallucinate for a bonus. So I have that going for me.

Before snowmageddon, offshore anglers were still bailing tuna. It’s cold out there but the fish are biting. That is one boat ride I am not prepared to take. I’ve done it once and I am not a fan. I am not comfortable being on the water in these temperatures. That water is no joke when it is this cold. I seriously doubt many of these boats going out have emergency cold water gear in case the boat takes on water or sinks. And I doubt the average angler knows how to put on that gear fast enough for it to be useful. Risk versus reward, I guess. It rarely happens, but when it does, it is bad, or fatal. If you do take one of these trips, make sure you are prepared for the worst and make sure your captain is as well.

Perch and crappie were the catches for inland anglers. I’m not sure when we can get near the water. Down here in Sussex County, my area has 13 inches with huge drifts. The side roads are a mess still. It will be a couple more days until I will try and it is supposed to snow more on Saturday.

I’m just happy to see the snowy weather we used to have when we were kids 40 years ago, when winter meant snow on the ground for more than a few days and constant storms to refresh the snow.

I can get to the water if I really put in the effort, but then you have to set up and sit in the cold snow. No pain no gain, right?

The house is warm and spring is coming. Tune up your gear. Refine your favorite fish tales (lies) and get ready for the coming season.

I need more Nyquil and a long winter’s nap.

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