Catching fish during winter is not for the weak.  The cold, wind, and snow combines for a concoction that means trouble for the fly angler. It can be a type of bone chilling shiver that stays with you for days on end. No amount of coffee, soup, or extra logs on the fire can fight it off. Even though the snow and wind can sometimes create some unpleasant conditions, it's the slush or ice on the water that threatens to derail our winter fishing the most.