The weather throughout the region has been very chilly and it’s not going to change for a while. Many anglers stay inside when it’s this cold out and miss some great fishing. Several years ago, I began to acquire cold weather gear to end the discomfort. For Christmas one year my wife got me a heated jacket, and I am super pleased with it. Many people get a heated jacket but expect it to keep them warm all by itself. Not so, at least in the temperatures I am exposed to. I put on a Columbia “sweater” weight jacket over it and even a light raincoat as a wind breaker. That does the job no matter how cold it is. To relieve my cold toes, I got the Muck Boot, Artic Sport model. I have friends that have followed my lead and got these and are very happy with them. When sitting in a boat I add heated socks to my footwear. There are some great ones out there now that you control the heat with a remote. A friend got me some electric pocket warmers, and these work better than chemical ones. Okay winter, bring it. I am prepared!