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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: milo on January 18, 2012, 02:04:16 PM

Title: Staying put
Post by: milo on January 18, 2012, 02:04:16 PM

I hate it when it dips well below zero. That's about the only time when I'd rather stay home.
Oh, and I hate the wind.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: DRP79 on January 18, 2012, 02:19:11 PM

Well below zero with a wind would definitely be a deterrent. As well as being sick as I have been for the past week and a half.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Fish Assassin on January 18, 2012, 02:21:42 PM

First and foremost for me is the road conditions

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: typhoon on January 18, 2012, 02:28:13 PM

Down to -5C is okay, after that icing guides makes for a long day with low probability of catching.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Banny on January 18, 2012, 03:01:04 PM

For me, it is generally the road conditions and not so much the fishing conditions that make me think twice, until it is well below freezing and windy.

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Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: cohoaaron on January 18, 2012, 03:05:22 PM

I love fishing in terrible weather its badarse (then again, i dont have to drive). The only time i will quit is if its to windy to fly-cast or the weather is life threatening i love watching the snow fall though. I would rather fish in the freezing snow than the sun

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: gmachine19 on January 18, 2012, 04:08:12 PM

I stop fishing when the road conditions are bad and the river conditions are dangerous.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: StillAqua on January 18, 2012, 04:23:58 PM

Total wuss since I took up the fly...don't want wind, rain, snow or shivers interferring with my "elegant" casts and "immaculate" fly presentations   :P :P :P

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: azafai on January 18, 2012, 04:46:57 PM

got to be reasonable and not extreme conditions.  now these conditions are differently defined for each individual in different settings. 
find your own convenience.   It all should be about having fun. 

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: 1son on January 18, 2012, 05:09:01 PM

really depends on the road conditions for the silver bullets in the winter but for everything else I'm game

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: bigblue on January 18, 2012, 06:46:02 PM

I stay away from the river during periods of prolonged extreme cold. Day time highs of 0 degrees or less and nightime lows of -5 degrees or less likely means water temperature is close to freezing and it is going to be tough to tempt a steelhead to bite anything. Better stay home and catch up on some reading or do some household chores.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: oni_kage on January 18, 2012, 07:25:41 PM

I don't like dealing with frozen guides... I won't bother if my guides will freeze

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: DanJohn on January 18, 2012, 07:37:22 PM

The only time I wont fish is when I cant afford to. I wont bother going out if I dont have 4+ hours to, and if the wind will mess with my 5wt, then no dice. Aside from that, cold and bad road conditions are nothing new to me.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on January 18, 2012, 09:58:12 PM

Pouring rain deters me. I cant stand to be in it. I would rather deal with the snow and cold than that. I have also gotten a bit soft lately though too. Fishing isnt as important to me as it used to be.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: colin6101 on January 18, 2012, 11:00:30 PM

I don't mind fishing in any weather, but the road conditions are what keeps me away as well, would rather live to fish another day.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: grumpy on January 18, 2012, 11:05:16 PM

freezing rain and strong wind that will be horrible

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: opwins on January 18, 2012, 11:05:26 PM

I enjoyed fishing yesterday, dispite the snow and wind it was a great afternoon only thing is trying to keep the hands warm....plus the vedder was a ghost town other then a few die hards ......which is always refreshing

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Carich980 on January 18, 2012, 11:29:14 PM

Freezing rain & Im out.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: mistermongz on January 19, 2012, 04:35:09 AM

it all depends on road conditions for me. if i can get to the river then yeah i would fish but frozen guides are not fun.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: deepcovehooker on January 19, 2012, 08:02:01 AM

I live in North Van so road conditions have an effect in getting out to the Valley.  Also if it is below -10 and real windy.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Clarki Hunter on January 19, 2012, 11:54:26 AM

Ditto with the road conditions.  I have so much Simms gortex and merino wool I can handle cold, wet, etc...  Wind does suck but one can always find somewhere to fish.  With 2 little ones, when I negotiate a day, you better believe I'm going!

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: HOOK on January 19, 2012, 12:01:09 PM

unless the wind is going to blow me off the freeway then im good to go. I was going to go out today before work but not at minus whatever with that 25km wind ! If i was gear fishing then i might have still gone but being a work day i decided to stay home instead.


HOOK - really hates it when you arrive at a lake to find 4-5foot waves after a 3-4hour drive !!

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: cutthroat22 on January 19, 2012, 12:41:29 PM

On some of the crummy days I do still get out but tend to do more driving/hiking/exploring than fishing.  If the road conditions are extreme (rare) i will stay home.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: jeff on January 19, 2012, 01:53:37 PM

I will agree with Clarki Hunter with the little one if I have the green light to go I am there mind you with the wind like it has been it makes it a little unpleasant.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: IronNoggin on January 19, 2012, 02:52:05 PM

Check the line under my avatar. Says it ALL!! (http://bestsmileys.com/evil/3.gif)

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(http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/Tracks/Chilly.jpg)

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(http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/Tracks/Rogue_s_First.jpg)

After all, they Are WINTER Runs ain't they?

Cheers,
Nog

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Sandman on January 19, 2012, 10:07:04 PM

As a fly fisher, it is only a strong wind that can keep me at home, and I have fished in pretty blustery conditions.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Rodney on January 19, 2012, 11:44:01 PM

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/photoblog/090106_1.jpg)

;D

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Brook Trout on January 20, 2012, 05:15:40 PM

I wont fly fish much below zero but all other types are fair game

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: Lundo on January 23, 2012, 10:28:21 PM

wind & rain are really no fun.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: YetiHunter on January 24, 2012, 11:13:40 PM

Cold and rain don't bother me that much...but strong wind willl keep me off the water.

Title: Re: Staying put
Post by: armytruck on January 25, 2012, 09:23:51 AM

When the wife hits the La Senza store the night before usually means it's game over for me  ;) , or game on , what ever I choose  ;D