Winter is a time of endings. The warmth retreats from the waters. The colors drain from the flora and only the bones of nature remain. To the casual observer the land is asleep waiting for the return of spring, but there is a hidden kingdom were life continues. It’s hidden beneath the dark surface of the water, under the chop and churn of the winds, and its monarchs drift through its depths feasting. Life here is full of color and grace, but to experience it you must place yourself among the grey wastes of winter.

So, its winter in full swing, after the holidays hustle and bustle its back to the normal. It’s cold in the north, under a foot of snow and ice. The stir crazy, cabin fever as that say, starts to set in. Unable to fish and all the spots to at least get out and check, maybe at least see some fish are frozen solid. (sometime seeing open water and maybe a fish helps the cabin fever) So what is a carp fly fisher to do. First thing first, find all your rods, reels and gear and get them out in a spot, office or such….