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Location: minocqua, wi. | i posted this on the fix board in response to another thread and thought it was appropriate to put the reminder out here too. safe fishing to all this fall.
along the lines of the lightning thread i thought it might be appropriate to get a post started regarding fishing with heavier clothing during the cold water periods that we are coming under soon.
my experience was stepping into a beaver run off a river while duck hunting about 10 years ago, but it has lasted in my mind ever since. had it not been for my partner, i may have drown due to the circumstances of cold water and clothing (specifically footwear).
- try not to fish alone
- if you do fish alone, leave a rope out the back of the boat just floating in the water .... makes more coverage of something that can get you back to the boat
- have a ladder or entry device on your boat
- buy a float coat (i've got one from Stearns and it's warm and makes sense)
after the duck incident, we had all of our club members at the house for a pre-season potluck at a friends house. the surprise to the members was that we had all the clothing along with waders, guns ... you name it. my partner came out to the backyard dressed in it to their surprise and jumped into the pool ..... i jumped in behind him with the float coat on .... eyes turned and people got the message. safety is huge out there for the upcoming months guys ...
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | This has been a recurring Spring and Fall topic here, and an important one at that; thanks, Sled. Water temps in the 40's to low 50's can kill very quickly.
Should you end up in the water and cannot find a good re-entry point, use the cavitation plate on the motor. It's a fair step, and the cowl of the motor usually provides a couple hand holds. |
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| wear your kill switch laynard on your life jacket, especially when fishing/hunting alone, too many people (myself included) dont.
Have a plan thought out in case you do get in trouble..
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I agree on the kill switch for sure!! Anytime the water temps are below 59 degrees, the life vest is also an absolute MUST, as it should be all year. |
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Location: Minnesota | Dear jonnysled and all,
You bring up a very very important topic we all need to heed the warning. I work in emergency rescue services and have seen several circumstances to which unfortunate outcomes could have been avoided. As you mentioned the float-coat and a dock line are 2 very simple items to employ (not 2 expensive). I own and use a float coat and it works very well. From a rescuers standpoint it takes 2 minutes or less for hypothermia to start in just 40 degree water. This leads to circumstances that can change a rescue to a recovery effort very quickly. If there is any i would ask all of you for is to be safe. NO FISH is worth dying for..
thank for listening, now its up to you.
Besides then your brother-in-law may get your boat............ bummer |
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