Thread: Boots to keep your feet dry

Better have your PFD on when wearing boots. You AIN'T gonna pull boots off trying to tread water or swim. They suck down against your legs with pressure. Take it from one who's been there.

Originally Posted by eagle 1

Age will end this process at some time .

I agree with that. I am 68 and still get around good for my age but I know it is coming. When it does, I'll go back to using a rope tied to the trailer and the boat. Let it float off the trailer and ease up until I can get the rope and pull it to the bank.
I am sure a lot of my procedures will change over the next 10-15 years....lol...
My neighbor I carry with me some is 85 and can not go by himself. I carry a step stool so he can get in before we launch. I don't know anyone around me that will do all that for me when I get that old.

Originally Posted by deltarat

I agree with that. I am 68 and still get around good for my age but I know it is coming. When it does, I'll go back to using a rope tied to the trailer and the boat. Let it float off the trailer and ease up until I can get the rope and pull it to the bank.
I am sure a lot of my procedures will change over the next 10-15 years....lol...
My neighbor I carry with me some is 85 and can not go by himself. I carry a step stool so he can get in before we launch. I don't know anyone around me that will do all that for me when I get that old.

You never know, there are a lot of people out there who could use your experience to be a better fisherman.

I watched a guy in a 18’ v aluminum fishing rig right after he loaded his boat driving it on his trailer, up on the front. Got on his knees to attach his winch Hook, summersalt off the front of the bow and land in 2-3ft of water on his back. Man did he get up like a Polaris Missle out of that cold water and jump back to the ramp. Granted, it was funny, but reminded me due to my age to be careful when I sometimes do that myself to attach my winch cable to the front eye of the boat. It happens so fast sometimes.

I can unload without getting in the boat, back boat in and tie to dock with long ropes. Back boat in and it will stay put unless the wind is kicking up. Have done this a few times with no issues. Thinking a bungie type rope would be better for this.

One thing that I have is an automatic latch on my trailer. I pull up on the trailer and it latches automatically, so I don't have to stand on my head to latch it. When I launch, I back in until the back floats and get in and pull a rope that releases the boat. It is really handy for an old man.

After reading and posting in this thread and thinking about everything I go thru to launch and take out boat as I primarily fish by myself. I am going to install a set of bunk pads on my bunks for easier unloading and loading of my Jon boat. Read the reviews on this product and you don’t have to back as deeply in the water to launch or load. I think it will be a lot easier also. Going to find out anyhow and hopefully not have to get wet launching.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/boati...tabsCollection

Originally Posted by cevans

After reading and posting in this thread and thinking about everything I go thru to launch and take out boat as I primarily fish by myself. I am going to install a set of bunk pads on my bunks for easier unloading and loading of my Jon boat. Read the reviews on this product and you don’t have to back as deeply in the water to launch or load. I think it will be a lot easier also. Going to find out anyhow and hopefully not have to get wet launching.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/boati...tabsCollection

if you get the pads just remember to keep the winch strap bucked until trailer is in the water. Also if you have a friend helping, caution them. I had one "help out" by undoing my winch strap without me knowing. I sat that one on the ground before I got to the ramp. Next case, my buddy was backing me down and for whatever reason, hit the brakes. That one sat down on the ramp.