Hanging On - Is Winter Over Yet?

As much as I wish it were different, winter means a slow down in my fishing. By this time of the year, I've had enough. Sadly, we aren't done yet (although there is hope).Today was an injection of hope. Our local fly fishing club and Jencor Entertainment Inc. (producers of The New Flyfisher TV program) made a dent in the winter blues.While people skated on the world's longest skating rink (Ottawa's Rideau Canal) across the street, about 45 of us were treated to a great workshop by Tom Rosenbauer.  The topic: Prospecting for Trout.  For those of you who don't know, some years go Tom wrote a book by the same title.  The latest version The Orvis Guide to Prospecting for Trout: How to Catch Fish When There's No Hatch to Match was revised in 2008.

I have enjoyed Tom's regular podcasts on various fly fishing topics and he was equally informative and good to listen to in person. I understand Tom has a new book coming out but I didn't catch the title - something to watch for.Judging from the enthusiasm in the room today more people than just me are chomping at the bit for spring to arrive.