Welcome to the world of winter cold fishing.
In the previous article, we shared some basic knowledge of winter cold fishing, and listed out the first two suggestions about it. Let’s continue the topic.
3. Keeping Comfortable when Winter Angling
Keeping warm when fishing goes beyond the consideration of clothing choices. In the case of anyone spending the night on the bank, a good bivvy and sleeping bag are essential. You fish so much more effectively when you are comfortable.
In terms of longer sessions, the use of a groundsheet, as “uncarpy” as you think it may be, is essential to help reduce condensation and help add comfort to your time on the bank. Another helpful addition is a bivvy overwrap to help insulate you further on those cold nights.
Lastly, one that has been an absolute lifesaver on the coldest of nights has to be my trusty hot water bottle! Something this simple can make the difference between quitting and staying! It is all about being comfortable whilst we’re fishing. It’s not a test of endurance, so pack the things that keep you enjoying the fishing throughout the cold.
4. Warm Your Insides when Fishing
With winter clothing and fishing equipment extras sorted, make sure to pack yourself something better than a cold sandwich when Winter fishing. Things like warm drinks and hot food help keep you motivated to continue on your winter quest.
Hot Drinks: Whether you’re a tea or coffee drinker make sure your brewing rations are stocked up and in addition what better to warm your hands than to wrap them around a piping hot cup of your favourite bank-side beverage. You can either take a pre-made flask with you or go all out with a kettle and stove set up.
Meal Suggestions: Pack yourself some trusty pots of instant porridge for those cold and frosty mornings, a few tins or even better some ready prepared homemade soup to warm your cockles throughout the day and then why not treat yourself to a hearty homemade stew in preparation for the onset of darkness and plummeting nighttime temperatures!
Cooking Equipment: Ensure you have a reliable stove and again a spare gas cylinder so that you can rustle up your favourite bank-side grub to keep you warm from the inside.
TOP TIP: Using gas is in cold temperatures cold can affect the performance on the fuel so get yourself a thermal gas cover to ensure you don’t get left out in the cold.
5. How to Locate Fish in the Winter
We can’t always choose when we go fishing. As the winter takes hold and lakes often freeze or simply stop producing any bites, having the exact location spotted when arriving at your venue in colder conditions is a great time saver.
Holding Area: Usually located in mid-water, at the bottom of the lake venue, fish tend to group up and hold in an area of the lake. Their movements are much less pronounced due to the reduction in water temperatures.
Running water: Lakes will likely be frozen in the coldest conditions so visit your local river. Find where the water is running as this not only produces in your a huge variety of species that you might not have at your chosen lake venue but provides a higher chance of catching a fish.
Fish for liners: Cast into open water and fish a semi slackline. If you get liners in one area move your rods to this area until it results in a bite for you.
Shallows / Weedy bays: On a sunny winter’s day, look for birds diving over spots, as often this can indicate feeding of the invertebrates from a dying weed bed. Find the birds and the fish won’t be too far behind.
Rivers can be awesome waters to target in winter. The fact they hold a multitude of species means that you can fish for them all, increasing your chances of a bite and expanding your angling skill set. Species such as pike, perch, chub, barbel, dace, grayling and roach are all great targets and more than attainable in the winter.
Above is the second introduce of winter cold fishing that we want share with all fans, and totally four. In the coming content, allow me share more about BOWINS Garment please.
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