Well as weird as it sounds I use it as a break, I use the time to do family things with in laws and my parents, that way it frees up my weekends in the warmer months

I also make plastics, get my tackle cleaned and organized, and try and get things done around the house to also free up those warmer days come spring

I still fish if there isn't ice, but I hunt like wild man every single chance I get.  I actually like winter myself what makes me mad is there isn't enough snow

-school

-bass resource

-internet

-look at tackle

-tie flies/jigs

-buy fishing stuff

-watch tv

-etc...