Muskie Discussion Forums

Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs Search | Statistics | User Listing
You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )
Moderators: Slamr

View previous thread :: View next thread
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page]

Muskie Fishing -> General Discussion -> Fall Fishing Safety Reminder
 
Message Subject: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder
Pointerpride102
Posted 10/23/2016 9:01 AM (#834439)
Subject: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 16632


Location: The desert
Please wear your life jacket. I just got home from pulling 4 duck hunters and their dog from the lake after their boat capsized. The dog was the only one wearing something close to a life vest (neoprene hunting vest). Luckily, all 4 and the dog survived. They were in the water for about an hour.

Depending on where you fish, not every volunteer fire department/ambulance is well equipped for a water rescue. We were extremely lucky that one of our neighboring towns happened to bear our page and had his pontoon boat readily accessible. If you call 911 for you or yourself, stay on the phone with them until they tell you to hang up. This can be cruscial in finding you or someone else quickly.

None of us think it will happen to us, but it can happen in an instant. Stay safe out there!
Jeremy
Posted 10/23/2016 9:55 AM (#834442 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Posts: 1126


Location: Minnesota.
Thanks Mike. This just could save a life!! And you post it annually. I hope it's taken seriously.

I just had to store my boat. Takes lots of strong coffee to keep me out of the "doldrums"!!

Edited by Jeremy 10/23/2016 9:56 AM
Mark Hoerich
Posted 10/23/2016 4:02 PM (#834484 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: RE: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 688


Location: Already Gone
Thanks for the heads-up Mike. I've learned to have myself and my partners wear re-armed auto-inflation vests starting late last month..
I also keep a tow rope on the rear cleat. And a throwable square out at all times. It's go time ahead...but
At this time of year moving to late November...This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin around.
Good luck gentlemen....
Ranger
Posted 10/24/2016 2:49 PM (#834562 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 3765


Way to go, that's hero stuff.
ToddM
Posted 10/24/2016 3:13 PM (#834564 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 20173


Location: oswego, il
Having been dumped into the water, i know things you could not ever think of can happen. I had a seat pedastle pop out casting an ultralight. Back flip head first into the drink. Glad the water was warmer. Freak things happen. You can never predict when a bad set of circumstances can line up.
sworrall
Posted 10/24/2016 3:59 PM (#834566 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Just ordered a Frabill IFloat suit. Supposed to be quite comfortable for Fall fishing, will kmow soon!
esoxaddict
Posted 10/24/2016 4:47 PM (#834567 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 8703


Steve, I'd be interested on a report of that suit when you have a chance to wear it.
woodieb8
Posted 10/24/2016 5:44 PM (#834570 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Posts: 1529


we just lost 2 guys duck hunting in l.st clair on the weekend.. PLEASE don't make your family/friends suffer your loss.
jonnysled
Posted 10/24/2016 6:52 PM (#834576 - in reply to #834567)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 13688


Location: minocqua, wi.
esoxaddict - 10/24/2016 4:47 PM

Steve, I'd be interested on a report of that suit when you have a chance to wear it.


you got a spot to hang it on the trolling motor?
esoxaddict
Posted 10/24/2016 7:24 PM (#834579 - in reply to #834576)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 8703


jonnysled - 10/24/2016 6:52 PM

esoxaddict - 10/24/2016 4:47 PM

Steve, I'd be interested on a report of that suit when you have a chance to wear it.


you got a spot to hang it on the trolling motor?


Well, Jon...

At some point, my life WILL get back to the point where I can get back out there and fish 60+ days a year like I did for so many years. That will likely include fishing right up until the ice is too thick to get the boat through it. Unfortunately for me, I will also no longer have the benefit of being in my 30's or my 40's... Being out there in the elements dealing with what could (and eventually will) happen is one thing when you're 25 and built like a brick #*#* house. When you're 50, I don't care who you are -- it's a whole different game. Life is a whole different game when you're 50, and I'm knocking on that door...

I'm gonna fish until I'm dead. I'd prefer to do everything I can to ensure that "when I'm dead" does NOT include "I'm an great person, and I ****ed up and died."...

Pointerpride102
Posted 10/24/2016 7:29 PM (#834580 - in reply to #834579)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 16632


Location: The desert
esoxaddict - 10/24/2016 7:24 PM

jonnysled - 10/24/2016 6:52 PM

esoxaddict - 10/24/2016 4:47 PM

Steve, I'd be interested on a report of that suit when you have a chance to wear it.


you got a spot to hang it on the trolling motor?


Well, Jon...

At some point, my life WILL get back to the point where I can get back out there and fish 60+ days a year like I did for so many years. That will likely include fishing right up until the ice is too thick to get the boat through it. Unfortunately for me, I will also no longer have the benefit of being in my 30's or my 40's... Being out there in the elements dealing with what could (and eventually will) happen is one thing when you're 25 and built like a brick #*#* house. When you're 50, I don't care who you are -- it's a whole different game. Life is a whole different game when you're 50, and I'm knocking on that door...

I'm gonna fish until I'm dead. I'd prefer to do everything I can to ensure that "when I'm dead" does NOT include "I'm an great person, and I ****ed up and died."...



I hope they grammar check your tombstone
jonnysled
Posted 10/24/2016 7:34 PM (#834583 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 13688


Location: minocqua, wi.
i'm 52 and don't buy it ... so, in the words of our next President Gary Johnson ... "you're a bulldozer" ...
Ruddiger
Posted 10/25/2016 7:15 AM (#834600 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Posts: 244


Howdy,

I purchased a Sterns flotation suit a few years ago and highly recommend it. Its surprisingly comfortable and provides easy movement, contrary to its appearance.

Take care,

Ruddiger
sworrall
Posted 10/26/2016 12:28 PM (#834729 - in reply to #834600)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Received the Frabill I-Float suit just in time for the Andy Myers Lodge trip this weekend.
It's surprisingly light and very flexible offering plenty of room to move in the elbows, shoulders, and knees. The I-Float is a USCG certified flotation suit, and carries additional insulation.

Pockets are nicely placed and roomy. Zippers are large, well placed, and on the bibs go up high enough to get them over boots with reasonable ease. Bib strap buckles for the shoulder and back harness are large cam buckles like the Storm Suit. Nice. Plenty of places to attach needed ice accessories and comes with safety Ice Picks, everything snugs up windproof and waterproof, and the suit feels great. It's not the color I expected, but it does look great.

This should be an excellent late Fall, very early Spring, and Ice suit. It'll get a work out at AML, hopefully I'll get the new suit slimed. It looks to be cold up there next week....


Zoom - | Zoom 100% | Zoom + | Expand / Contract | Open New window
Click to expand / contract the width of this image
(IMGP0075.jpg)



Attachments
----------------
Attachments IMGP0075.jpg (258KB - 428 downloads)
Jeremy
Posted 10/26/2016 12:39 PM (#834732 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Posts: 1126


Location: Minnesota.
Good choice. It would be my first choice if I had the opportunity to fish in cold weather before I had to store my rig.....dangit!

And I love that smile....;)
sworrall
Posted 10/26/2016 1:05 PM (#834736 - in reply to #834732)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Jeremy - 10/26/2016 12:39 PM

Good choice. It would be my first choice if I had the opportunity to fish in cold weather before I had to store my rig.....dangit!

And I love that smile....;)


Yeah, didn't want to ruin my curmudgeonly reputation....
North of 8
Posted 10/26/2016 4:45 PM (#834762 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Clever to have those large reflective patches on the shoulders, center and hips. The time of the year for that type of suit is when days are short and if you go over at dusk, or before dawn, partner or other searchers will be able to spot you with a flash light very easily.
Pointerpride102
Posted 10/26/2016 5:28 PM (#834767 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 16632


Location: The desert
Steve, for a full report on the suit's effectiveness we're going to need photos and perhaps video of you entering the lake and floating around for a while. I look forward to the full review!
sworrall
Posted 10/26/2016 6:20 PM (#834777 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Ha. Not happening, Pointer.
Pepper
Posted 10/26/2016 7:57 PM (#834785 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder




Posts: 1516


How would this suit compare to a Mustang Survival suit?
sworrall
Posted 10/26/2016 9:12 PM (#834792 - in reply to #834785)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I'd venture this: The Frabill is designed considering ergonomics of the open water and ice angler and they did a great job. I have a couple friends who own the Mustang, and the only less than shining comments I have heard is in the realm of ergonomics, but nothing serious. Not sure of the weight of a Mustang. I-Float weighs in at a bit under 7 pounds according to the packaging. I haven't seen anything claiming the I Float is a 'survival suit' per se, I think the idea is to float like a cork if one goes through, be warm and mobile enough, and have the tools on board to get back on to solid ice and get home wet, unhappy, and safe.

I think this thing is as comfortable as my Ice Suit, and lighter.
esoxaddict
Posted 10/26/2016 9:35 PM (#834795 - in reply to #834792)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 8703


Steve, any thoughts on the effectiveness of a flotation suit that's made of bibs and a jacket compared to the one piece suits offered?

sworrall
Posted 10/26/2016 9:43 PM (#834796 - in reply to #834439)
Subject: Re: Fall Fishing Safety Reminder





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The I-Float is USCG approved, so it will do the job. I have a 1 piece Ice suit built by Arctic before Frabill bought them, and rarely wear it. I find the bibs/jacket more comfortable and versatile; I like being able to use one, the other or both.

The bibs have ice safety pick holders as well.

There are several ice fishing suits that are PFD rated now.
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

(Delete all cookies set by this site)