For some of us in the Northeast, aside from "hard water" or ice fishing, this is our "off-season". What should dedicated  fisherman being doing in the off-season? Here are some ideas:

• Clean your gear
• Repair your gear
• Lube your reels
• Reline your reels or at least splice on some more line
• Organize your rods and reels, lures, and other gear
• Replace broken and damaged gear beyond repair
• Add gear-- lures, tackle, and rods (what I am adding in the off-season)

I am very eager to get back out, but still a month or two to wait . . . as for my friends down South, and elsewhere-- I envy you right now.

This post originally appeared on SurfcastingToday.com, here is the link to the original post, Surfcasting Fishing Tip: Use the "Off-Season" Wisely.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch  and fishing.