re: Small darter

That’s going to have to wait until spring. At least, if you want to see fish caught with this one.

I was down at the fishing pier yesterday testing a new one. It was 25° with a 20 mph wind. I was only there 20 minutes and my hands became so numb and painful from the cold. I was wearing gloves too, but they were thin so I could handle the rod, etc. BUT, there was a guy there actually fishing. Herring can be caught during the winter. I can fish down to about 35°. Beyond that my hands just can’t take it. Too wet. When the spray freezes instantly on my gloves it make them completely ineffective. The rest of me is warm. I have waders, waterproof jacket, etc. But there’s nothing you can do about your hands.