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[Normmouth]

Being new to carp fishing, I have to ask the other Ohio fisherman. Do you hang it up for the winter, or do you keep fishing throughout the winter as long as there is open water.

Thanks

[geo_43001]

Big Rik and I will continue to fish throughout the winter. As long as we have open water, we are generally there. The exception would be if one of us has to work, one of us is sick or one of us has a family obligation. Last year I think we fished all but about 3 weeks. That was due to complete ice cover on the places we fish. But, winter fishing hads to be ones personal preference. It does get a little cold at there at times. We have blanked a few times, but that wasn't often. We always have the kettle full of hot water, on the portable gas burner, for a cup of tea or coffee.

George

Edited by geo_43001, 06 November 2010 - 11:11 PM.

[The Old Carper]

Lots of guys in Ohio carp fish year round. I guess they want to get their money's worth out of that license!

Personally I've already stowed away my gear until next spring. I may regret it and dig it back out if we get a warm spell. At my age I don't like to do cold or hot. I'm not real crazy about rain either. Snow? Forgetaboutit! Go ahead and laugh guys. You'll be in your late fifties before you know it. Right Phil?

[Vinsanity]

I might get out a few times. I've been out just about every weekend this year since April and it may feel kind of weird sitting at home for a couple weekends straight. Only time and the cold weather will tell!

[carpkisser]

Indian Summer comin' this week

[hairwig]

I don't know if you guys fish warm water discharges in your parts but if you do they probably have carp in them. Your chances of hooking up will be just as good as warm weather fishing. Just dress properly and maybe ajust your tactics and your good to go.

[BuckeyeCarper]

When I had people to carp fish with, we would fish 12 months a year. We had a couple of carp spots that would produce fairly decently over the winter. Fishing is slow sometimes but its always nice to get out and we landed some nice fish in the winter too. Winter fishing isn't for everyone. I always dressed in layers to stay warm and everyone would bring a half of a Duralog. Its hard to start a fire when the wood is wet from the snow, Duralogs always light and half a log is pretty light to carry in our backpacks with our tackle.

Jake

[cwcarper]

Winter fishing isn't really my thing (at least not for carp), but there's fish to be had if you're willing to put in the time. From my experience, location becomes even more important in winter.