Down Time!?

[Cecil]

Well, most years at this time we were able to get out on the rivers bass fishing or local lakes, running the boat or looking for panfish.

As that's not really an option so far this year, what are you guys doig with your extra off-season time? Other than seeing a physciatrist for "lack of fishing depression"...

[bassfshin24]

I've been hitting up Pool 2 to for any species that bites. Only been getting eyes and rough fish. I was hoping I would get lucky and get a smallie or two.

[RK]

I'm about one more measurable snowfall away from being huddled under my desk chewing on an extension cord... Tackle is all organized, hooks replaced...about the only thing I haven't done yet is put line on reels. I've replaced most of the lures that needed replacing but the bait monkey is going to start gnawing on me hard here pretty soon if the weather doesn't turn around.

I was supposed to be in South Dakota right now fishing smallies. Still 2 feet of ice on the lakes I'm supposed to be on. Haven't even pulled the cover off the boat yet.

It's a sad deal I tell ya.

[Cecil]

I at least get to dip the boat in the water next week in SD and throw some baits for walleyes and some smallies...

[Doufish2]

Dreaming about the new Phoenix bass boat sitting in the garage dying to see water!!!!

[Todd S.]

I to have done all the organizing and tackle buying I need to do, just neen to spool line also. I do like to wax the boat prior to taking it out for the first time, so at least I have that to do this weekend. I've been prefishing in the basement for about a month now, and I haven't caught squat!!! Would like to get the boat out and run it before WI opener, but may not even need it for WI opener at this point!!!!

[TR21HP]

I pay a conjugal visit to the Skeeter once a week.

[EBass]

Catfishin or P2/P4 for now.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Im the opposite, this weather has unmotivated me from doing anything. Reels still need a cleaning and new line.

[mainbutter]

Tying flies gets me through the season until I can drop one on a bluegill's head.

I also spend more time on my other hobbies, finally got around to learning some new pieces on the guitar for the first time in a year or so.

[Superduty]

I've been adding a few cosmetic touches to my boat. Never hurts to look good!

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[Stick in Mud]

Oddly enough, I've found my most effective therapy has been one of two things, either 1) drinking beer, or 2) going to the gym and pretending I'm setting the hook on dumbbells. I'm also putting in big hours at work (though I'd be more productive if I stopped procrastinating on this site), so even if I wanted to go fishing, I'd have a hard time doing it this year. That helps...a little.

[RawHog]

First, just trying to focus on school a little bit more. I'm taking my art credit and wound up in sculpture. I'm working on a full size clay bass right now, I started it on yesterday and I have til' May 10th to finish, so If it turns out good I will definitely put pics on here because I know a lot of you appreciate outdoor art. I also do a little bit of bowling too, and had my best night in a while the other night in - 233 246 260.

I also play WAYYYYYY too much GTA 4, and I'm definitely buying GTA 5. Other then those couple things and everyday stuff, my fishing shopping addiction has hit an all time high, I am almost all set on bass tackle for the year, I added a bunch 4 3/4 tungsten bullets and 4 3/16, some of those bullshots, a bunch of 1/2 bullets, lifetime supply of swimjigs, 5 bomber squarebill cranks, spinnerbaits, buncha jig trailers, buncha senkos, and replaced a bunch more lures I lost last year. Then its organize all my bass stuff like i've got a bad case of OCD, then its get the boat out, clean the fock out of it, and finally hit the lakes on may 4th(if theres no ice). And then all of my family, girlfriend, and friends can have normal Rawhog back.

I'M FREAKING OUT I NEED TO FISH

[tolle141]

Pouring over maps, lake reports, printing/color coding, reading, sharpen hooks, spend money, repeat.

Our DNR's recreation compass is a very easy way to blow days by. That thing is fantastic!

[RumRiverRat]

Been fishing Pool 2,4,5,8,9.

Found some Pike on Pool 8 and 9 on Tuesday.

[Hester]

I just try to avoid looking out the window, its to depressing.

When I do, I kick one of my wife's cats and then I feel better.

[Juan Grande]

With three kids I have no down time. My 18 month old Jack wants to sit in dad's boat non stop though so I'm hoping I have a future fisherman

[Cecil]

I have spent the last couple nights rigging the new Lowrance electronics. Only a couple more things to do and I will be ready to see what I did wrong!

[apegs]

I decided to buy my first bass boat this year. I found one from from a personal seller about beggining of march. We have agreed on a price and sale but the guy is going through some personal legal issues that doesnt allow me to buy the boat yet. I didnt think it was going to take this long but the weather is the only thing keeping me sane. If it was nice out I would be pulling my hair out right now if yhe weather was nice and no boat. But this weather still blows

[LunkerCity]

I too have been spending all of my money on new gear and fixing old gear. Couple hondo to cabelas, fifty to bass pro, another fifty on rapala... Just got a call from the motor shop and my tune up is 169!! They said around a hundred when I dropped it off, hopefully she purrs real nice! Structure scan should be at my door when I go for lunch and my HDS8 will be in the boat in a week I also re-wired my boat and put carpet on the benches and floor. New led light strips wired to the battery and My boat is now pimped. Too bad there is 30 inches of ice in Ely...

[cjac]

I keep buying stuff to keep me sane. $40-50 here and there once a week piles up over the off season. Lots of new crankbaits and the basement smells like Berkley powerbait. The Mrs isn't too happy about that smell....

I also have been upgrading my reels, I've added some new Lews to the line up, and sold off some of the older ones......not like they were really that old.

Ended the year last year fishning in the gore-tex parka and bibs, I sure hope I don't have to start 2013 like that. This white stuff coming down is driving me crazy.....

[Doufish2]

Trying to figure out how to mout Sea Legs under the bass boat to make it easier to pull out on the lake with my truck on opener!!!

[Superduty]

I threw a set of Boca orange seal bearings in all my reels. Did a few last year and felt it was worth upgrading the rest.

[bemidjibasser]

I've been building rods and making baits in my "shop"... If I keep my head down and concentrate on the builds at least I don't have to look out the windows...

[bASS_BLASTER]

Shop online, going to stores, buying small random things, go sit in the garage and stare at the boat for 15 minutes then go into the house and explain to the wife when she asked, "Where'd you go?"