Do any of y’all use a battery operated fan while fishing in this summer heat. If so, what you using?
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Do any of y’all use a battery operated fan while fishing in this summer heat. If so, what you using?
I bought a Dewalt one a couple of years ago with the intent on using it on the boat. It has yet to make it on the boat, but it is the handiest thing I have every bought when you need a little air moving but don't have easy access to power. Runs a surprisingly long time on a 5ah 20 volt battery. Only reason for choosing that brand is I already had those tools and batteries. Comes in handy when the power goes out for repairs at night. Keeps some air moving in the house
not me , just do it till I cant and then run for the ac ....just saying
Don’t remember the brand, but I used to use one I bought on clearance at wally world - it would run off the built in rechargeable battery, or 12v off a cigarette lighter plug. It was in the camping section. It helped a lot, especially with a cold wet towel draped over your neck. I’d keep 2 or 3 in the ice chest and swap em out.Quote:
Originally Posted by jp2
Nowadays I usually just try to be on my spot at sunup and hit a lick on the fish before it gets too hot. Retreat to the truck and ac hopefully with a mess of fish by 10-11 o’clock.
But I remember the old days, we’d fish till about to heat stroke. The joke was, when you start seeing heat monkeys - vision blurring - it’s almost time to go
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Ha, that’s funny. Think I have seen a few of those heat monkeys but didn’t know what they were. Now I know.
When I was much younger I would jump in the water a couple times during the day and cool off. Fished 10 to 12 hours a day back then. I hardly go anymore if its hot or cold.
This setup is inexpensive and works for us...
M18 Compatible with Milwaukee Battery Adapter, DC Port & 3W LED Work Light & Dual USB Charger Adapter Converter Compatible with Milwaukee 14.4V/18V Battery 49-24-2371 M18 Power Source https://a.co/d/gUvzq7U
KEYNICE Portable USB Fan, Mini Stroller Fan with 2 Speed, 360° Manual Rotate Fan, 4 Inch Cooling Fan, Personal Quiet Clip on Fan for Home Bedroom Bathroom KN-835 Blue https://a.co/d/eglmDhc
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20volt DeWalt fans with 9amp hour offshore lithium batteries. Last all day!
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Bimini top, fish in the cool of the morning. Swim in teh heat of the day. Fish in the cool of the night.
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What’s the difference in offshore lithium and regular lithium?
What’s the difference in offshore lithium and regular lithium?
Never taken it on the boat but I have a 24V Kobalt job site fan. It moves some serious air and will last most of the day on a 4ah battery. The one I have is also able to sit on a 5gal bucket and has a water hose and a mist feature. Not exactly practical for a lot of things but it is really nice for cooling you down when working in the heat. We primarily use it for our kids sporting events/practices that are in the hot times of the year. We get the most use of it when they start youth football in the brutal Alabama August heat.
I've had great luck out my Milwuakee M18 fan. It lasts a long time on one battery before I have to swap it out. Umbrellas & biminis help tremendously as well. You pair them two together and I don't sweat at all.
I have one of the Atwood 3” inline ventilation fans. It’s designed for off shore boats ventilation system . But works great for a personal cooling fan. You just have to build a little bracket and add small gator clamps
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That misting fan might be just the ticket no shortage of lake waterQuote:
Originally Posted by scout-j-m
Stay home I reckon.. lol.
I have two small Milwaukee fans with 9ah batteries. Do very well I use them for work mostly. I have only taken one out one time on a boat and then we got a breeze so go figure.
I'm like most if I fish this time of year I want to be on the water at daylight and loaded by 11am. Noon is the dark hour for the lake lice on weekends.
The battery powered fans work well though.
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Offshore just means they were imported. Price is the difference. My DeWalt batteries stay in the shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by jp2
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For the prices they want for them now I don't blame you for leaving them in the shopQuote:
Originally Posted by M R Dux
D, all of us from South Louisiana fish like we are mad at them, I would leave here at 4am drive to Hopedale to fish Trout all day, get home at 10pm. Those were the days! Now I'm a middle of the day Dude 9am-3pm most have gone home by 9am Crappie guys, so I don't miss breakfast or dinner.Quote:
Originally Posted by "D"
I use a Bimini Top too, the air under the top is cooler and getting out of the sun too. My Ross Barnett boat has a custom Bimini I made that the leading edge hit me right in the back of the neck sitting up front. My flop Hat Brim hangs over the top frame, works great.
20v Dewalt fan with 6ah Waitley batteries. Lasts all day and good to keep around the house if the power goes out in the summertime. They’re also excellent for keeping the mosquitos at bay when night fishing or the midges out of your mouth if you happen to drive into a big hatch of them at first light.
That’s kinda what I’ thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by olemossyhorns
Never used a fan but a nice big patio umbrella really helps in those hot days.
I recently put the Bimini top on my boat for the first time in years. Don't know why I waited so long. It rarely covers the front deck where I fish, but
it is worth it to be able to get out of the sun while moving spot to spot.
MO