For many anglers, winter marks the end of your fishing and the start of hibernation mode with long nights watching TV waiting for the spring, however, with fewer anglers on the banks and still a whole multitude of piscatorial perfection to chase, if you tackle it right, winter is also a great fishing season to be a part of.
This is also why we talked a lot about the heated fishing jackets and vests, they are really playing an important role in the extreme winter.
Here let’s get more knowledge of the winter fishing.
When is Winter?
Usually covering months from November to end of February, the day that marks the start of the winter season in the northern hemisphere, usually refers to the astronomical seasons (which are a result of the Earth’s axis and orbit around the Sun).
Why do us Anglers love Winter?
Not only can banks be quieter, but fishing in the winter also offers the opportunity to catch fish at their heaviest weight and in their stunning dark winter colours. Nevertheless, colder water temperatures cause fish to feed less which combined with winter weather and long periods of darkness can be challenging but if you are setting off 2022 wanting to beat that PB, winter is the time to do it!
What Fish can you catch in Winter?
Although many fans will be after that larger Winter Carp, they feed a lot less in the colder temperatures leaving you sat behind motionless carp rods for sometimes hours on end, so we suggest being a little more open to targeting other species within the same day.
Fish such as roach, perch, grayling and chub are often happier to feed throughout the day regardless of the temperature. These can offer an action-packed day, even on a short session.
Winter is prime time for those impressive predators so make sure you kit yourself out and give pike, zander and perch a go! Predator fish produce bites and certainly keep you enjoying the winter as these cold-water killers are actively hunting prey fish in winter so attracting them with dead bait, live bait or even a decent lure can lead to a fantastic day full of bites.
Tops Tips for Winter Fishing in the northern hemisphere
The following tips will help you make the most of your fishing during the coldest time of year and how to keep enjoying the sport despite the frost on the ground!
1. Short Sessions
At this time of year, those warm summer nights and extended daylight hours are a distant memory…you now may find yourself sitting behind motionless bobbins in the teeth of the cold northerly wind, waiting for the fish to come to you.
In winter, you do not have the luxury of hours in the daylight waiting for the fish to do all the work. Try to be more productive in a shorter space of time. A short session on a more regular basis is a much better approach to achieve that new PB.
Sometimes shorter sessions and adopting a roving or mobile approach can also help you to identify feeding areas quickly and being mobile and travelling light, for example, a few hours before or after work will more often than not help you identify bite times. For many anglers, first light and an hour into darkness are the most productive during this time of year.
2. Dress for Winter Fishing
Nothing can kill your enthusiasm and angling ability than being freezing cold and soaking wet. There’s no compromise in having quality clothing in winter. So remember to get yourself the following:
Insulating waterproof shoes: If your feet are cold you will not enjoy your day and are more likely to go home early.
Base Layers: Build up layers of clothing to trap warm air and keep you warm throughout the day. If you are moving or walking a long way and get warm then you can remove layers.
Winter Fishing Coat: A nice warm outer coat is a must and preferably one that is waterproof and hooded ensuring that those biting northerly winds are kept at bay.
Winter Warmers: Of course winter also calls for the thermal waterproof sock, fishing gloves, a woolly hat and in some cases a scarf.
The heated fishing clothing are also a nice choice for a wonderful fishing.
TOP TIP: It is a good idea to have a spare set of clothing in your barrow bag or in the boot of your car when fishing in the winter.
There will be articles of Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ of the tips, and theⅠends here.
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