The Theme of Today's fishing

I Forgot was the them for today's fishing trip. A chilly 31 degree boat ride. I forgot to grab my heavier jacket before leaving the house. I used the rain/ wind breaker I had in the truck. I get the first dock I am going to shoot. Yep I forgot the remote for the trolling motor safely in the truck. I used the phone app. It is functional just not as good as the remote. I definitely forgot how numb cold wet fingers get in 30 degree weather. Things I will remember next time. Gloves, remotes, cold weather waterproof bibs and jacket. I was still a good trip. I put 12 in the boat and then back to the water they went. I did head back home earlier than I normally would have.

A trip or two like that will sharpen your memory for sure ! You will remember this going forward! :biggrin

I made a trip out early yesterday but we were about 5° warmer! But still pretty cold with the 5+ mph wind !
So the night before my memory reminded me of a trip like this last year that I was very well unprepared for!
so I crossed all my t’s and dotted all my I’s this time the night before!
dry rags in da boat ! Check
A fresh bulk pack of hand warmers in da boat ! Check
A dozen pair of lined cloth gloves in da boat just in case a pair or 2/3 gets wet ! check
coveralls in da boat ! Check
Warm clothing layers laid on top of clothes I’m wearing ! Check
foot warmers laid on top of socks and insulated boots I was wearing! Check
remote laid on top of truck keys to go around my neck before going out the door! Check
stayed warm this time! Thanks to a trip just like this last year !

glad you had some action to take your mind off the things that were for gotten this time!

Those kind of trips build character :biggrin
They will also make you remember just as you stated.

During the seasonal transition it is easy to forget all the stuff you need. We had some winter jacket days this week. Today I think it will be more fall.
Bob

Very true. It was a good shake down run. Some of my reels were stiffer in the cold. It reminded me I need to do some reel maintenance. I will clean and lube them this week. They need it anyway. Blew them off with compressed air already. Even bought cheap covers to put on them while in the rod locker

wife said leave your cold weather insulated overalls in the trailer at deer camp this weekend , why bring them home ?, I said nope , back in the back seat they go .....:Rofl

I used to run around without a jacket anytime in my teens, 20's and 30's. Still pretty hot natured but when it gets cold enough I need some extra clothing. Folks have a photo of Dad and I out in one of those rare South Alabama snows. Had been out there about an hour. My skin is getting thin in my 40's.
short sleeves.

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I used to run around without a jacket anytime in my teens, 20's and 30's. Still pretty hot natured but when it gets cold enough I need some extra clothing. Folks have a photo of Dad and I out in one of those rare South Alabama snows. Had been out there about an hour. My skin is getting thin in my 40's.
short sleeves.

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If it make you feel any better I have come to realize that one day (soon) I will be the old guy sitting around in a sweater and wrapped in a blanket in July! :Rofl

I have come to realize that being that cold is not real good for your joints. I now dress a little warmer

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I used to run around without a jacket anytime in my teens, 20's and 30's. Still pretty hot natured but when it gets cold enough I need some extra clothing. Folks have a photo of Dad and I out in one of those rare South Alabama snows. Had been out there about an hour. My skin is getting thin in my 40's.
short sleeves.

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I have to laugh when I see what the kids wear to the bus stop in chilly weather. You would think it was summer. Ah, to be a teen again!
Bob

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Originally Posted by BobC

I have to laugh when I see what the kids wear to the bus stop in chilly weather. You would think it was summer. Ah, to be a teen again!
Bob

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Some of that is for different reasons:biggrin

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Originally Posted by BobC

I have to laugh when I see what the kids wear to the bus stop in chilly weather. You would think it was summer. Ah, to be a teen again!
Bob

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saw teens jumping in a pond the other day , water temps in the 60 range , pool water is good in the 85 and up range ....
60 will just about turn ya blue in a hurry .....:Rofl

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Originally Posted by Ketchn

saw teens jumping in a pond the other day , water temps in the 60 range , pool water is good in the 85 and up range ....
60 will just about turn ya blue in a hurry .....:Rofl

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That is some cool water temps for swimming

I’ve learned that kind of lessons many times over the years. Now I keep a hoodie’ light jacket’ and a light set of rain gear in the boat year round. About 1 October I add my heavy rain gear, gloves, knit cap, spare wool socks and hand warmer packs. It’s also when I change to my winter prop and black front and back seats. I use light grey seats in summer as they are a lot cooler. Doing it all at one time let’s me not have to remember each trip and don’t get caught if unexpected cold snap comes early.

I have my cold weather gear in the truck ready for in the morning