No, not the one you get after a drunken weekend in Tijuana. This is the often talked about Winter Itch.
Winter fishing is a must for me, and I do it as much as possible. Still, winter fishing is winter fishing and the days when the weather cooperates are far fewer than any other season so the number of times on the water is less than normal. Those times you are on the water, with exception of the occasional gift of sunlight, you are freezing your ass off, can't feel your toes, and let's be honest, your gloves are covered in your own runny-nose mess. And you're probably fishing midges if you really want to catch fish, or throwing streamers with less success if you are really out there just to say you're out there and re-establish the fact that you are 'hardcore'. So, how do we get rid of the itch? Gold Bond. I wish it were that simple.
Fill fly box ( )
The dark, sun-deprived time of year when people go about their daily routines with even less enthusiasm than usual. If you live in the mountains and ski, snow-mobile, or snowboard then winter is awesome. I can handle the winter if I have opportunities to be outdoors. In other areas where winter provides no such opportunities (sitting on the side of a road and watching cars slide into each other does not count) it is quick for an angler to go insane.
Winter fishing is a must for me, and I do it as much as possible. Still, winter fishing is winter fishing and the days when the weather cooperates are far fewer than any other season so the number of times on the water is less than normal. Those times you are on the water, with exception of the occasional gift of sunlight, you are freezing your ass off, can't feel your toes, and let's be honest, your gloves are covered in your own runny-nose mess. And you're probably fishing midges if you really want to catch fish, or throwing streamers with less success if you are really out there just to say you're out there and re-establish the fact that you are 'hardcore'. So, how do we get rid of the itch? Gold Bond. I wish it were that simple.The only answer is this: Spring
Driving back and forth over the bridge of your home water repeatedly does not bring Spring any faster. Everyone knows tying flies is efficient and necessary, but the only thing you're going to hook while sitting at the vise is your finger, if you don't stab yourself in the eye with your scissors first. Hospital visits are always fun, and just happen to be a great way to get your mind off of fishing. Note: This method to get rid of the Itch is extreme and not recommended.
So, have I helped you? Hell no. You're probably mad at me for reminding you how Itchy you are right now. Go watch flyfishing videos on YouTube or if you're really bored wait for OLN to actually show something involving the outdoors. I think they are still showing the Little League World Series from this Fall. If you are 'lucky' you'll get Mark Sosin's (or whatever his name is) Saltwater Adventures. Ok, stick to YouTube or DVD's you already have.
Itch Checklist:
Fill fly box ( )
Buy Johnny Cash CD's-all ( )
Watch DVD's twice a week ( )Go to hospital for eye stab ( )
Now there's only one thing left to do- Go to Tijuana for the real thing.
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Real thing? Jenny told me about the special shampoo she had to use sunday morning.
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