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Location: Elgin, IL | Gloves might be the most important part of cold water fishing. You can't do much with cold, wet hands. Carry spares. I carry 3 different hats.
Some good tips here about outboard care in cold temps. I carry some spare plugs and now I'll be carrying an extra realay for the tilt/trim. I make extra sure all of the batteries are charged and in good working order. Don't ever forget the cell phone, and don't run out of battery power either.
I make sure the outboard is warmed up well. Actually, I have to, it's 17 years old and doesn't run all that great until she's warmed up anyway.
I've had 0 problems with water left in the lower unit...I simply tilt and trim the motor once she's on the trailer, and most runs right out. I don't start it up.
* A lot of little things to remember, but they can save a lot of time and trouble.
And Marty, I like your sucker tank. Great idea. I just convert my front livewell into the same basic idea. Then I can refresh the water easily during the daytrip with the aerator.
Edited by Northwind Mark 11/10/2013 9:31 AM
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