Wow what a few days on the water

[ifish]

I been fishing the last couple of days and all I can say is the fishing on Ky. Lake has been fantastic. Best 2 days that I can remember in a long time. Caught several 2 pound fish with some over that. Nobody fishing. Had most bays to myself with little to no wind. Fishing 16' to 22' of water and the jig of choice has been glow heads I make with red and chartreuse glow tubes. I fire the heads up with a gadget and they will glow for a very long time. Makes a huge difference in dirty water. I can't believe that nobody is fishing. With the water temps down I made me a dry clothes bag with extra everything in case I fall in and I have been wearing my life jacket evrytime I motor anywhere.The last boat I bought one of the most important things I wanted was a good ladder. I trid a few years ago to get back in my old boat with heavy winter clothes on( summer) and could not get in the boat. With not much traffic on the lake the chances of getting help are slim . I also have a list of land line numbers I can call just in case I have boat trouble. Please be safe on the water and I will see you there soon!

[wannabe fisherman]

Don't tell Whiskers!!!!!

[pab1981]

Sounds like fun, my truck has been in the shop or I would have been there. I'm leaning towards fighting the wind and trying tomorrow.

[Wiskers]

Yall are kill'n me! banghead

[bigdude]

Maybe this can help someone who does not have a ladder on their boat. I can not climb back in my boat anymore,from the water. A few summers ago,I got in the water and put my feet on the motor above the prop,hugged the motor with my right arm,the pushed trim button on left side. After tilting motor to the max,I could climb in the back of boat. I did not have on heavy clothes or a coat. Just thought I would pass this along.

[ifish]

Hey Bigdude,
Glad you posted and welcome aboard. My father drowned below Ky. dam in 1994. His boat hit the 62 bridge pylons when they launched because the motor quit and he did not have his life jacket on. He was trying to get the motor running on a brand new boat and did not get his jacket on.He had 2 passengers who had ther life jackets on and they survived. Great swimmer and Navy Vet. who taught swimming to all the kids . A lot of current and not being familiar with the boat was a major factor but not having his life jacket on was listed as one of the major factors in his drowning. We did not find him for one very,very long week. I still get the willies when I launch there !

[badbrad]

Glad you had couple good days on the water. Weather has been perfect, wish I had been off work to go after them too.

[beespringer]

I fish alot in the winter and I worry about the cold weather and sinking without a vest..My fishing buddy told me about this bib,jacket combo that is very popular with the ice fishermen it is light weight and keeps you warm in sub zero temps..also it will keep you floating in case you hit the water!..I'm going to buy a set heres the link..Bee


i.d.i gear : arctic armor ice fishing apparel

[dkb23]

ifish.....your killin me with the fish stories. I'll be down this week for sure. Give me a call if you happen to be in the area. Thanks again for stopping by my place and helping me out. I appreciate it.

[Jigboy]

I fell into Rough River in February a few years back. The water temperature was in the high 40's to low 50's. I fell in because I tripped and didn't want to step on my poles and break any that were on the deck. The instant I hit the water I was cramping up and having trouble being in cold weather gear and boots. I did get a hold of the side of my boat and looked at my friend who couldn't weigh my then 150lbs at the time. I was over 300lbs back then. Thanks to lapband surgery no more of that. I don't know who was more scared, my buddy or me but I just looked at him and said I can't get in and you have to get me out. With adrenaline pumping he pulled me out with one big tug. I didn't have a life vest on but never again in cold weather. If he wasn't there I was dead. The craziest thing about the whole thing is when he pulled me in the boat I broke three pole tips. Tried avoiding them and went in the drink. Almost drowned. Broke three anyway. Dumb!!!! Dumb!!! Dumb!!!