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get winter ready
Ice melt, extra clothes, tow strap, rubber boots,
See if you unload after someone else the ramp could freez up pretty fast, Or the dock could have skim of ice on it, Jiggin 15 carries ice melt for the ramps, and so do I and so do most others, but there are a few that don't winterise. take a minute to think of what could happen and then fix that problem, I carry extra clothes in the boat, the truck, ice melt in the boat, so when I get out and the dock is slick, toss a little next to the boat and wala no fall and break hip, (mike). carry fire starter stuff, like wax coated matches, cell phone or marine radio, think before you die, or better think so you don't die....
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Good reminder for all us die hards who like to fish in cold weather. Thanks!!!!
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Great info- don't forget to keep life vest on.
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Great info Beagle. Can’t be too careful in cold weather. I might add make sure you have a means to get back in your boat if you fall out. I also keep my Terrova remote attached to me in case I can’t get in the boat. I can still hang on and troll over to shallow enough water to get out
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Don't forget to bring an extra set of keys also. Thanks beagleman.
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Amen Beagle! Great reminder for everyone.
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This reminds me of what happened to Hogster. He took a dip in cold weather and could not get back in the boat. He went around to the outboard motor and used the power trim as a way to get back in the boat.
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Wouln't be here if I hadn't. Man was it cold that day. My clothes were just to heavy to get my big butt back in. Kept thinking who's gonna cook thoses gewbers fish at camp?:yikes
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I always wear a Mustang Survival cold water emersion suit (bibs and parka-Catalyst) in the winter. That cold water will make a rock out of the best swimmer...I still wake up in the night from time to time from some of the close calls I had duck hunting big water...Kinda bulky but very warm and very doable especially when rigging...Most important equipment I own....won't go without it, couldn't recommend it higher.
Foam PFDs / Clothing
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Fellows I have a striker flotation ice suit I bought for ice fishing(bibs and coat) that I always wear in winter. Very warm,comfortable and will save your life. Check out the striker videos on falling through the ice.
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these suits aren't cheap, but they are a drop in the bucket compared to what most of us have sunk in boats, trucks, rods, gear...and drowning in 38 degree water.
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I always carry a dry set of clothes with me in the boat just for this reason. Once you get out of the water its still important to have something warm to put on!
