Report  Mid-Winter 2010: Angling the last 2 months has been challenging and some days just impossible. Trout fishing has especially tough and the window for warm spells is limited. Record snows and rainfall amounts have most waters high and off colorful. The good news is most watersheds will be in great shape as warmer months approach. A nice warm day can be fun for a hike in and the chance for exploring new water access points. Take a friend and you may get lucky and hit it right. Surprising hot-hole fishing is even better than usually this time of year at most locales. More boats are out there escaping the cabin fever so try weekdays and areas not right at the discharge areas. Further up or down from the discharge may not have as pronounced water temps differences, but a few degrees is crucial. Reds are schooled tightly. Some Lowcountry water temps on the flats have been 45-48. If you find fish they will eat. Be sure to cover water quickly until you find them. Dark oyster bars hold heat as does off colored water. Reds will hold here. A few days of warming will turn them on quickly. Be sure to hit shows,check gear, practise rigging, organize and minimize. Tip: Fish with a pro bass tournament angler/guide on your favorite lake. You will a learn thing or two you never thought of. They can succeed when water temps are in the 40's consistently.You get a jump on spring fishing.

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