It ’ s better than riding the couch
Wade shallow and cast long
You can alternate warming a hand in each pocket
You can sip a beverage between casts
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12 reasons to swing for trout in the winter
FRED TELLEEN : GREAT FALLS , MT
It ’ s better than riding the couch
A little couch time and a football game or movie is great , but far more enjoyable after some quality river time . I truly enjoy a good couch session during a blizzard , but I can ’ t enjoy the couch during daylight hours if there are fishing prospects .
Wade shallow and cast long
No need to freeze your tender bits . The beauty of a long cast is that you won ’ t need to get close to the fish holding water .
You can alternate warming a hand in each pocket
Cast and begin your swing with downstream hand in pocket and upstream hand on rod . Switch hands in the middle and finish swing with downstream hand .
You can sip a beverage between casts
Cast , swing and use your free hand to take a sip of belly warming coffee , coffee with a tasty adult infusion , hot chocolate , hot chocolate with a tasty adult infusion or simply some straight infusion .
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