Born and raised in the midwest, I know about Cold, Snow, And Ice.
I can't fathom why anyone would knowenly subject themselves to those conditions to catch a bunch of panfish.
Just me.
If you like it, go for it.
Me? I moved to Florida where i can fish all year in LIQUID water.
Went out yesterday and caught, Snapper, Trout, and Redfish, and didn't freeze my butt off doing it.