Fellow Fishermen, have you often thought that just because it's winter, that fishing is over until either the ice is solid enough to stand on or spring comes through? There is a solution.
For those who haven't tried it yet, try tailwater fishing. Tailwaters are the discharge from dams that pull water from the bottom of the reservoir, where the water does not freeze and stays anywhere from 40 to 50 degrees. I've been fishing one tailwater here in Massachusetts, the Swift River, with relatively good success. Nice part is the section of the river is a Catch and Release from July 1st to December 31st each year. Just remember that in November and December that the water is warmer than the air, and ice can be a factor to either make or break your trip.
On the bench back home, I'm working on rebuilding some rods and as soon as some parts show up, will be building some custom rods this winter. Keep watching to see how to build a fly rod, it is not that hard to do and the pride you get from catching a fish on your own creation is priceless.
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