Thats a great result Ted, and all credit to you for getting out in this weather.
I gave it a good go last season, also very cold, but found that the fishing didn't really turn on till late April early May on the large lake I fished.
Did manage a nice 9.12 on the float and a bonus 35.5 carp as well as a few tinkers all over 5lb.
I guess you are a Nash consultant? (be a good idea IMO to say so in the Article if so) or do you just like their bits of tackle,
Graham