After being in Ohio for a short time, it was a rude awakening to find a foot of snow still hanging around here when I returned. True sportsmen will work around any issue to get outdoors, while the not-so-die-hard will just whine about the adverse conditions.

Over the years, I have learned to go with the flow when it comes to weather. There is no way to change it, so learning to deal with it is your best choice. With trout season opening yesterday, I'm sure there were some cold and wet fishermen out there. Some of which likely learned their lesson on staying dry and warm by taking the plunge. The way you prepare for any outing will likely affect your comfort and success rate. For this reason, I recommend being over prepared rather than under prepared. The gear you choose and how you intend to use it will surely have some bearing on your trip. Having some inside info never hurts, either. Sometimes it's the most simple of tricks that can put fish in the frying pan and save the day.