Got too hot yesterday swinging slabs

Yesterday was a another slab swinging day . Fished alone till a buddy showed up in his boat . I swung 61 big ones ( over 12'' ) and lots of smaller ones . I like Mad fishing's button a friend gave me awhile back . Can count total big ones and still keep count of limit . Used 13' Phantom rod and Timmy Tom jig heads rigged with purple/chartreuse Umbrella tubes . Most were suspended and pitch to them using livescope . Big Crappie was 16'' and caught a Flathead Catfish which is my favorite fish to eat . Kept a limit for a neighbor .
Think I got too hot and was so busy I forgot to stay hydrated . Folks remember no matter how good fishing is stop and drink something . Still kinda feeling weak and dizzy this morning .


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Jim Dandy Fish again Nimrod and thanks for your report . I am another who dearly loves eating the Flats, You are completely right about being careful in the heat.Hope you recover soon.

The heat and humidity is no joke right now. We have been working outside for weeks. Drink plenty of water and something with electrolytes. I keep a couple of frog tog cooling towels in my cooler and put one around my neck as the sun gets higher. It helps a lot.


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congrats buddy, appreciate to advice and love the pics always

Big fan of “the button” fish counter. I’ve used product for hydration a doc recommended called “Liquid IV” that comes in individual packets. Added to water it equals about 3x normal hydration.
Fantastic catch Nimrod!


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Pre-hydrate, hydrate, and post-hydrate is what my Army friend says. He should know after two tours to Iraq.

Dang! That's fine mess of fish!

Cool, except for the heat, Congrats!

Nimrod, Visted your lake last Saturday looks like we left a Few....Lol

It is hot..Be safe..No Corona out their in those temps..

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Very nicely done as usual. I know that dizzy and dehydrated feeling quite well here lately... and have started carrying several gatorades in the cooler along with some drinking water.
It's amazing what a difference gatorade, moisture wicking long sleeves, uv protection gloves, neck gator and a big straw hat makes on these hot and humid dog days.
Everyone needs to take the heat and humidity very seriously and be very careful preventing heat stroke.

That’s a nice mess of fish!


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Great pick


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Very nicely done as usual. I know that dizzy and dehydrated feeling quite well here lately... and have started carrying several gatorades in the cooler along with some drinking water.
It's amazing what a difference gatorade, moisture wicking long sleeves, uv protection gloves, neck gator and a big straw hat makes on these hot and humid dog days.
Everyone needs to take the heat and humidity very seriously and be very careful preventing heat stroke.

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I started keeping frozen bottles of Gatorade in my cooler . Ice lasts longer and drink does not get hot as fast if your busy fishing !

I would remind everyone that Gatorade alone will not keep u hydrated.... a ratio of 3 to 1 is necessary. 3 waters to every 1 gatorade is recommended. Water is “KEY”


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The heat and humidity is no joke right now. We have been working outside for weeks. Drink plenty of water and something with electrolytes. I keep a couple of frog tog cooling towels in my cooler and put one around my neck as the sun gets higher. It helps a lot.
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We have also stated using the cooling towels and they definitely make a difference. It also helps to stay away from cotton clothing and wear lightweight materials.

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I would remind everyone that Gatorade alone will not keep u hydrated.... a ratio of 3 to 1 is necessary. 3 waters to every 1 gatorade is recommended. Water is “KEY”


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Good mess of fish there!!