Hey, SUPER COLD! But I got one!!!

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I've fished in sub freezing temps. Good cold weather gear can really make
it a decent experience. No matter what keep your feet warm and dry.

The coldest I've ever fished from a boat in was 17 degrees with a 25 mph
wind from the north. The first lake I went to, I launched the boat through
ice, but within 50 yards, had the Cobra stuck on top of the ice when it got
so thick the boat wouldn't break through any more.

At that point, I had to put the boat back on the trailer and go find a
different lake where the wind was beating at the landing and there was no
ice.

We caught fish that day, but it was tough going and reels didn't last much
more than an hour before they froze solid! I went through every reel in the
boat before the guys called it a day.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

HEY, I heard that!

LOL

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:54:56 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

I aint no sissy... lol.

I've fished with people that looked like popsicles when we were done. If
you're catching, then you forget about the weather. That may be the other
people problem... guess you can't get too excited by watching other people
catch fish sometimes. LOL


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I've fished in sub freezing temps. Good cold weather gear can really make
it a decent experience. No matter what keep your feet warm and dry.

--
** Public Fishing and Boating Forums
** www.YumaBassMan.com


"Charles Summers" wrote in message
...
WTG Craig!

Joe called me the other day teasing me about the warm water discharge at
the
steam plant... never mentioned anything about us going there, just
teased
me. Maybe I need to call him.


"GL3Loomis" wrote in message
...
It was very cool! I just had it at work and had to take a few minutes
to
clear my head and calm down. So off I went, and as I drove over the
bridge
of the Huron River I noticed the water was clear of ice and was in
fact
streaming. Since I never fished this stretch of the river in Ann
Arbor
I
was wondering where the warm water discharge was from.

I pulled off the road and walked back to the river with my spinning
rod
in
hand with a Strike King bitsy bug and a #101 Uncle Josh black pork
chunk.
I
flipped it in near one of the bridge pilings and stood there in my
Dress
Long coat freezing, shaking the rod more out of being cold than
presentation
technique. But within two minutes I felt a tap and I set the hook. I
was
actually quite surprised with how hard this fish fought in this -5°
weather,
as it forced me to back-reel. But fight it did. It ended up being a
small
1-pound smallie. I was delighted, and COLD!!! So I released it and
ran
back
to the car where I turned the heat on high and shook like a leaf for
about
10-minutes before I felt comfortable enough to drive off.

FELT GREAT TO CAST A ROD AND EVEN BETTER TO CATCH A FISH!!! But I
probably
won't do that again, Toooo Cooooold!

--
Craig

Where you been hiding Ledbelly??? You ready to take another trip? The
weather's suppose to be real nice. ;-)


"LedBelly" wrote in message
...
HEY, I heard that!

LOL

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:54:56 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

Hidin up on this hill in Ashland City of course.
Yeah, I'm ready for another trip. I've accumulated nearly 30 pounds of
insulation since last winter, so I guess I'm prepared. :-/

I just ordered a new thermostat, fuel pump, and water pump impeller
for the stratos. I'm more than ready for a fishing trip, just ask
anyone who has to deal with me on a regular basis, they're ready for
me to do some fishing too! GRRR!

The next weekend that offers temperatures over 50 degrees, I'll be
doin some fishing. Aint wet a line since late november.. :'-(



On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:04:49 -0600, "Charles B. Summers"
wrote:

Where you been hiding Ledbelly??? You ready to take another trip? The
weather's suppose to be real nice. ;-)


"LedBelly" wrote in message
.. .
HEY, I heard that!

LOL

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:54:56 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

You gonna put that stuff on yourself? I'm thinking I could use a new water
pump, but too sissy to crack the lower unit open. Spark plugs... I can do
that!



"LedBelly" wrote in message
...
Hidin up on this hill in Ashland City of course.
Yeah, I'm ready for another trip. I've accumulated nearly 30 pounds of
insulation since last winter, so I guess I'm prepared. :-/

I just ordered a new thermostat, fuel pump, and water pump impeller
for the stratos. I'm more than ready for a fishing trip, just ask
anyone who has to deal with me on a regular basis, they're ready for
me to do some fishing too! GRRR!

The next weekend that offers temperatures over 50 degrees, I'll be
doin some fishing. Aint wet a line since late november.. :'-(



On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:04:49 -0600, "Charles B. Summers"
wrote:

Where you been hiding Ledbelly??? You ready to take another trip? The
weather's suppose to be real nice. ;-)


"LedBelly" wrote in message
.. .
HEY, I heard that!

LOL

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:54:56 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

Yep, just nuts and bolts man.. what the hell.
I bought a sealoc manual. I did the one in my old force too.

Lemme do mine first, I'll help you do yours if you want.
Merc lower unit on the newer force.


On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:43:44 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

You gonna put that stuff on yourself? I'm thinking I could use a new water
pump, but too sissy to crack the lower unit open. Spark plugs... I can do
that!



"LedBelly" wrote in message
.. .
Hidin up on this hill in Ashland City of course.
Yeah, I'm ready for another trip. I've accumulated nearly 30 pounds of
insulation since last winter, so I guess I'm prepared. :-/

I just ordered a new thermostat, fuel pump, and water pump impeller
for the stratos. I'm more than ready for a fishing trip, just ask
anyone who has to deal with me on a regular basis, they're ready for
me to do some fishing too! GRRR!

The next weekend that offers temperatures over 50 degrees, I'll be
doin some fishing. Aint wet a line since late november.. :'-(



On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:04:49 -0600, "Charles B. Summers"
wrote:

Where you been hiding Ledbelly??? You ready to take another trip? The
weather's suppose to be real nice. ;-)


"LedBelly" wrote in message
.. .
HEY, I heard that!

LOL

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:54:56 -0600, "Charles Summers"
wrote: