James RickardThings to do during winter
January 7th 2010 01:33
Since I don't ice fish, things are a little slow for me right now. Although fishing is a 365 days a year sport, let's face it, unless you fish pretty deep, most fish aren't going to be biting when it's around 20 degrees outside.
So, what do you do if you can't fish? At the risk of sounding like a couch potato, don't forget hockey, basketball, and the NFL playoffs. And there's always my fovorite--Two And a Half Men or reruns of Seinfeld.
There's always the task I undertook last night--clean out your tackle box. "Cleaning" means different things to different people. I don't mean the old soap and water routine. I'm talking about organizing like articles together, getting rid of the sand, grass seed and pebbles, and deciding if that lure you found at the water's edge is really worth keeping.
This would also be a good time to check the lures you have. Make sure the hardware is still well secured and will stand another season. Don't forget to check the hooks and make sure they're still sharp. If not--this is an excellent opportunity to replace or sharpen them so they are ready at a moment's notice.
Something you might enjoy is going to an outdoor show. This is where several manufacturers of outdoor gear get together under one roof to show off the wares. Usually found at convention centers or armories, these activities pop up early in the spring or late winter for a nominal fee. You may end up spending way over your budget but, at least it gets you off the sofa!
So, what do you do if you can't fish? At the risk of sounding like a couch potato, don't forget hockey, basketball, and the NFL playoffs. And there's always my fovorite--Two And a Half Men or reruns of Seinfeld.
There's always the task I undertook last night--clean out your tackle box. "Cleaning" means different things to different people. I don't mean the old soap and water routine. I'm talking about organizing like articles together, getting rid of the sand, grass seed and pebbles, and deciding if that lure you found at the water's edge is really worth keeping.
This would also be a good time to check the lures you have. Make sure the hardware is still well secured and will stand another season. Don't forget to check the hooks and make sure they're still sharp. If not--this is an excellent opportunity to replace or sharpen them so they are ready at a moment's notice.
Something you might enjoy is going to an outdoor show. This is where several manufacturers of outdoor gear get together under one roof to show off the wares. Usually found at convention centers or armories, these activities pop up early in the spring or late winter for a nominal fee. You may end up spending way over your budget but, at least it gets you off the sofa!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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