Freezing Nights and Equipment
agrimm
Posted 11/3/2011 2:35 PM (#523420)
Subject: Freezing Nights and Equipment





Posts: 427


Location: Wausau
For those who fish until ice up, what precautions do you take while storing your boat outside for the night? I like to;
lower motor and drain access water (fuel stabilizer all ready added)
remove and store inside: rods/reels, electronics, foot pedal, misc personal items
prop open lids
drop trolling motor shaft and spray a little WD40
plug in chargers
cover

Any other cool ideas/tips to use?

big gun
Posted 11/4/2011 6:35 AM (#523503 - in reply to #523420)
Subject: Re: Freezing Nights and Equipment




Posts: 462


Location: Madison Wi. Chain
Andy, I like to take the trolling motor in as well. To many times I had it freeze up. I will bring waders in case of ice or shallow landing and a small shovel to remove snow from the deck. BG
Almost-B-Good
Posted 11/4/2011 11:33 AM (#523547 - in reply to #523420)
Subject: RE: Freezing Nights and Equipment




Posts: 433


Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Make sure the livewell plumbing is dry as possible. If you have water in there it'll stop you from using the well the next day as it'll take forever to thaw. Not good if you are fishing suckers.