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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | I plan to go fishing tomorrow it will be below 32 so have you got any tips to keep things from freezing up.I will be fishing from shore and using suckers so I wont have to cast too often |
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Location: oswego, il | If your fishing live bait then you won't be moving much so keeping warm on your end will be a challenge. Overdress, you can always take off a layer. Another problem will be the reels getting wet. Since your not casting, the water will freeze, the spool will freeze. Use the dryest line possible. |
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Location: Central Wisconsin | Take a mr buddy heater if you have one to keep warm and keep your reels from freezing up from time to time. |
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| I've had to use multiple reels during the day. When one starts to freeze up, take it off and stick it in an inside coat pocket. Ice in the guides has been an issue, but I've found that dunking your rod in the lake will keep it in check. If you have enough grease on your levelwind, the ice pretty much falls off as it builds up, so that hasn't been much of an issue. As for keeping yourself warm? Todd nailed it. Layers. Insualted bibs/parka over fleece over wool over polypro. Fir socks, I like the thin neoprene socks under heavy wool socks. All will wick moisture away from your feet. Wet feet = cold feet. I like to take a break during the day and change my socks in the truck. A fresh pair of dry socks on a day like that is like a cold beer on a hot day. Ahhh. I also like to keep several pairs of gloves/liners on hand. If you're not casting and not moving around a lot, the best gloves I have found are the old millitary issue wool gloves under a pair of fleece lined leather gloves. If you're casting, or in and out of the livewell getting suckers, neoprene gloves with polypro liners work well. Another thing that was mentioned - driest line possible. I've found that they all piuck up water especially as they get older. My advice here would be to change your line in the fall. New line is better for not holding water no matter the brand. One of the best inventions ever is the balaklava. You'd be surprised how much heat is lost around your neck, especially if you're making a long run. It's not the most comfortable piece of gear in the world, but it sure helps. Another thing I have done in the past, as stupid as it may sound? Stop shaving before Halloween. I'm lucky that I am self employed, and nobody really cares if I look like a mountain man by ice-up. But the beard helps. I didn't think it did much until I shaved it off and realized how cold it was without it. |
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Location: Sycamore, IL | Start a fire... |
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| MD75 - 12/21/2012 10:57 PM
Start a fire...
"Hey man... Sorry about your boat carpet. I'm COLD!"  |
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| Bring your ice shanty and propane heater. |
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Location: Sycamore, IL | How'd you do ? |
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| Ive heard guys talking in the club about spraying ur spool down with WD40. |
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| Spray your reels and line with Reel Magic. You can buy it at Walmart. I also put chap stick on my Rod eyes to stop them from freezing. Another thing I do is put car wax on my trolling motor shaft and carry a torch in case it does freeze. Check out a web site called idgear.com These suits are perfect for us crazy, cold water fisherman! Thats it except for Fingerless wool gloves, an under armour Balaclava hand and foot warmers and my felt pack boots.  Good luck! Nows the time for the big girls. |
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| Isn't one solution to use spinning gear? |
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