First of all, thanks for the comment

I can relate completely. Although we typically have fairly short winter’s, this one is definitely one that wanted to linger. We have finally gotten to the point where the never-ending train of arctic systems seems to have broken. Most years we would already have open water but this year we’re just starting to see the edges of the local lakes start to open up.

Right now I am just waiting for enough of the ice to clear a decent distance from so shore areas to head out and work the kinks out of my casting arm!