Jason, it damn sure wouldn't be me that told a guy from a warm weather area to not feed during what we call winter. Actually I freely admit that my advice is pretty useless in areas North of me. The fish in different climates have different metabolisms.

Right now, it is sleeting with air temps in the mid 20's. My fish won't feed or bite during this. When it warms into the 60's or 70's they will start again. And yet the guys up North are ice fishing and I don't envy them one damn bit.

One thing that you can take to the bank is that your fish, and mine, may or may not live long enough to make it to 2 pounds. As usual, it all depends.

Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 02/23/15 07:02 AM.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP