What if the lake does not freeze over? I have gotten some good browns Nov through March but the lakes did not ice over. So low light periods during the Fall/Winter would be best? I have also heard that stormy conditions are also prime. Dropping barometer? I know most "Brown Baggers" do not let things out so I really dont expect to much info, just fun conversation. I can tell you one thing, a slow troll during the winter with a big swimbait far behind the boat might actually work....we'll see. ;)