My gauge didn't register anything above 1 degree yesterday and today looks much the same, with a slight chance of a minimal improvement for Sunday, when i hope to cast a line. I have a pal who is prepared to check the still waters I fish (for any sign of ice forming) on a reasonably regular basis so I don't make pointless 35+ mile journeys, only to find conditions more suitable to Torville & Dean than to a fisherman!
I don't expect too much tomorrow by way of fish but I will do my level best and it will be a test of my resolve to chop and change tactics in search of the odd fish. I'm not sure, but i hope this sudden cold snap hadn't had an immediate effect on water temperature and the roach will still be up for a meal, but that is with a dollop of wishful thinking!
As with tigger and others, the dreaded snow has held off around the Reading Berks area and I'm praying it stays that way in the coming weeks, but I have my doubts......
Hindsight is a wonderful thing and sitting watching the garden birds racing around the garden yesterday, the odd thought passed through my head as to whether I'd made the most of the mild spell of the past two months, but when I check my diary for a rough count of roach caught since the beginning of November I cannot be anything but chuffed and totally satisfied with 250+ fish.
I think the next two months might produce something less than this figure, though...............................
Good luck to all those who venture out.
ps The extra flask, warmer boots, thicker socks and hand warmers ready to go!!