When you fish alone

AUFred · 12-11-10, 10:03 AM

It is easy to let cold or wind influence your choice whether to fish or not.

keithdog · 12-11-10, 11:35 AM

Thats true Fred. But if I want to go, it's got to look pretty bad to keep me off the water. The older I get the harder it is for me to stand the cold, and fishing from a small jonboat makes wind a real issue as well.

bamabassman · 12-11-10, 01:47 PM

Fred.........i don't go out if it is below 50 degrees buddy. I have generative arthuritis,bersitis,COLDITIS and so forth.

cassidyta · 12-11-10, 04:11 PM

Now, I have made many jokes about it, but I do accept that my cold is quite different to most other regions.
That being said, neither cold nor wind have really ever influenced whether or not I will go out. I have had the wind change my mind on how long to stay out. Once I get to a point where my 17' aluminum is being pushed too much I have been known to call it quits early.
Rain however is a different animal for me. If it is raining and not a tournament day then I get back under the covers and say forget it.

MallenManson · 12-11-10, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

Now, I have made many jokes about it, but I do accept that my cold is quite different to most other regions.
That being said, neither cold nor wind have really ever influenced whether or not I will go out. I have had the wind change my mind on how long to stay out. Once I get to a point where my 17' aluminum is being pushed too much I have been known to call it quits early.
Rain however is a different animal for me. If it is raining and not a tournament day then I get back under the covers and say forget it.

Sounds about the same as me. With my teeny little boat, wind can really shorten the day for me.
I can put up with a little rain but just say no to a hard rain

bassboogieman · 12-11-10, 05:50 PM

Fishing alone? I don't bother if it's rainy, cold or windy. On the other hand if I'm on a fishing trip somewhere - I fish in anything except a THUNDERSTORM.

bassinbob · 12-11-10, 06:04 PM

I used to fish for walleye and trout in the cold pretty often. As long as my fingers aren't freezing I'll fish. Ben out as early as Feb and as late as Dec. as long as the water isn't hard. Just like Bassboogieman as long as there's no lightning or a very strong wind.

96ecss · 12-11-10, 09:22 PM

I usually leave my boat at home and grab my waders if I'm fishing alone.

Last October, I had a great day fishing alone at a small pond. It was about 45 degrees with a light rain. The great thing was that because of the weather, I had the lake to myself. I caught 7 bass, the biggest one was 19 inches and I got 3 that were 15 to 17 inches. I lost 3 others. I fished about 5 hours then it started to get colder and the wind picked up. I called it a day and went home happy.

Dave

Jrob78 · 12-11-10, 11:51 PM

Cold normally won't prevent me from going out but like Cass, I live in a relatively warm part of the country. Wind will definitely keep me in though. Whether it's cold or not, fishing in high wind isn't much fun.

BBD · 12-12-10, 10:08 PM

I don't let anything stop me except for strong winds and rain. The 10" jon doesn't like wind.

bamabassman · 12-12-10, 10:17 PM

Ok.........this is for all of you out there. Who went fishing this weekend? Hmmmm? Lol. NO I DID NOT!

Bender · 12-12-10, 11:28 PM

I got an hour or so in from shore yesterday before the rain storm hit. It was windy but 65 degrees. Today it was at least 20 degrees colder as a high and much higher winds. I had only one bump on a shaky head but nobody was there when I tried to set the hook. There were two guys out there who were catching some crappie though.

Jim80 · 12-13-10, 12:14 AM

As long as I can still feel my fingers I will fish by myself others tend to tap out a little sooner

Jim

BigBassin144 · 12-13-10, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Ok.........this is for all of you out there. Who went fishing this weekend? Hmmmm? Lol. NO I DID NOT!

Ice isn't thick enough up here yet. The rain we had pretty much ruined it for a while. Ice that's gotten rained on is much weaker, so we probably won't be able to get out on 4" Oh darn... I guess I'll just have to stay warm inside and look at TackleWarehouse!

BB

MallenManson · 12-13-10, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Ice isn't thick enough up here yet. The rain we had pretty much ruined it for a while. Ice that's gotten rained on is much weaker, so we probably won't be able to get out on 4" Oh darn... I guess I'll just have to stay warm inside and look at TackleWarehouse!

BB

The Bait Monkey controls the weather

keithdog · 12-13-10, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Ok.........this is for all of you out there. Who went fishing this weekend? Hmmmm? Lol. NO I DID NOT!

Well, I didn't go fishing but we did eat some fried pike from my last outting before iceup.

BigBassin144 · 12-13-10, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

The Bait Monkey controls the weather

I'm beginning to think so...

BB

riverfisher · 12-13-10, 10:25 AM

Nothin better then Upstate NY river fishen in December!! BRRRRRRRRRRR

Although I wasn't fishin alone here I have no problem in the eliments by myself. With work and kids I cant pick and choose day's when I get the chance I go.

Jrob78 · 12-13-10, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

The Bait Monkey controls the weather

You are right about that Mallen, he controls EVERYTHING!!

dave0943 · 12-13-10, 05:38 PM

I'll stay home due to weather more when I fish myself. I often fish with one or more of my four sons and then it's harder to go back to bed. They would sure let me hear it. The weather I get the most nervous with is thunderstorms. I don't like lightning. I'm from way up north so coldweather really doesn't bother me much. I must admit it does get to me more every year though.

AUFred · 12-14-10, 08:28 AM

Couple of factors in my decision. First, I fish from a 12 foot aluminum boat since I generally pond fish. My means of propulsion by choice is a paddle. Second. my doctor put me on blood pressure medication about 5 years ago, I find it harder to stay warm. When I am cold I am not enjoying myself. I am also real prone to professional overrides in really windy weather.

HarveysMinnow · 12-14-10, 10:12 AM

We are probably all aware (in the back of our minds at least) that there are certain dangers associated with fishing alone. But, life ain't much fun without taking a few risks, right? In cold weather especially, there is always the remote possibility of falling or getting wet and subsequently having a dose of hypothermia.

Like many of you have mentioned, most of my cool weather fishing is from a small boat or from the bank. What I normally do is carry one of those small two-way radios, and have my wife or someone else keep the other one. That way if I do something dumb and get in trouble, at least I can call for help.

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screwballl · 12-14-10, 04:52 PM

if it is cold+windy+humid here (like it has been past few weeks, down in the 30s and 40s), then no I will not go. Now if it is just cold with no wind then I will still go.

cassidyta · 12-15-10, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

Ok.........this is for all of you out there. Who went fishing this weekend? Hmmmm? Lol. NO I DID NOT!

Well John,
You know I did, but I don't think you meant folks in my climate.

bamabassman · 12-15-10, 07:20 PM

Hahahahaha.........yeah cass.......we ALL know YOU went fishing. What did ya catch?

12-11-10, 10:03 AM	#1
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 801	When you fish alone It is easy to let cold or wind influence your choice whether to fish or not.

12-11-10, 01:47 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Fred.........i don't go out if it is below 50 degrees buddy. I have generative arthuritis,bersitis,COLDITIS and so forth. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

12-11-10, 04:11 PM	#4
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Now, I have made many jokes about it, but I do accept that my cold is quite different to most other regions. That being said, neither cold nor wind have really ever influenced whether or not I will go out. I have had the wind change my mind on how long to stay out. Once I get to a point where my 17' aluminum is being pushed too much I have been known to call it quits early. Rain however is a different animal for me. If it is raining and not a tournament day then I get back under the covers and say forget it. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

12-11-10, 06:04 PM	#7
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I used to fish for walleye and trout in the cold pretty often. As long as my fingers aren't freezing I'll fish. Ben out as early as Feb and as late as Dec. as long as the water isn't hard. Just like Bassboogieman as long as there's no lightning or a very strong wind. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

12-11-10, 11:51 PM	#9
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Cold normally won't prevent me from going out but like Cass, I live in a relatively warm part of the country. Wind will definitely keep me in though. Whether it's cold or not, fishing in high wind isn't much fun. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

12-11-10, 11:35 AM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thats true Fred. But if I want to go, it's got to look pretty bad to keep me off the water. The older I get the harder it is for me to stand the cold, and fishing from a small jonboat makes wind a real issue as well.

12-11-10, 05:50 PM	#6
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Fishing alone? I don't bother if it's rainy, cold or windy. On the other hand if I'm on a fishing trip somewhere - I fish in anything except a THUNDERSTORM.

12-11-10, 09:22 PM	#8
96ecss BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 98	I usually leave my boat at home and grab my waders if I'm fishing alone. Last October, I had a great day fishing alone at a small pond. It was about 45 degrees with a light rain. The great thing was that because of the weather, I had the lake to myself. I caught 7 bass, the biggest one was 19 inches and I got 3 that were 15 to 17 inches. I lost 3 others. I fished about 5 hours then it started to get colder and the wind picked up. I called it a day and went home happy. Dave

12-12-10, 10:08 PM	#10
BBD BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 212	I don't let anything stop me except for strong winds and rain. The 10" jon doesn't like wind.

12-12-10, 10:17 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Ok.........this is for all of you out there. Who went fishing this weekend? Hmmmm? Lol. NO I DID NOT! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

12-12-10, 11:28 PM	#12
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I got an hour or so in from shore yesterday before the rain storm hit. It was windy but 65 degrees. Today it was at least 20 degrees colder as a high and much higher winds. I had only one bump on a shaky head but nobody was there when I tried to set the hook. There were two guys out there who were catching some crappie though.

12-13-10, 12:14 AM	#13
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	As long as I can still feel my fingers I will fish by myself others tend to tap out a little sooner Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

12-13-10, 10:25 AM	#18
riverfisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlton, New York Posts: 92	Nothin better then Upstate NY river fishen in December!! BRRRRRRRRRRR Although I wasn't fishin alone here I have no problem in the eliments by myself. With work and kids I cant pick and choose day's when I get the chance I go. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by riverfisher; 12-13-10 at 10:30 AM.

12-13-10, 05:38 PM	#20
dave0943 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Iron Mountain, MI Posts: 174	I'll stay home due to weather more when I fish myself. I often fish with one or more of my four sons and then it's harder to go back to bed. They would sure let me hear it. The weather I get the most nervous with is thunderstorms. I don't like lightning. I'm from way up north so coldweather really doesn't bother me much. I must admit it does get to me more every year though.

12-14-10, 08:28 AM	#21
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 801	Couple of factors in my decision. First, I fish from a 12 foot aluminum boat since I generally pond fish. My means of propulsion by choice is a paddle. Second. my doctor put me on blood pressure medication about 5 years ago, I find it harder to stay warm. When I am cold I am not enjoying myself. I am also real prone to professional overrides in really windy weather.

12-14-10, 10:12 AM	#22
HarveysMinnow BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central NC Posts: 224	We are probably all aware (in the back of our minds at least) that there are certain dangers associated with fishing alone. But, life ain't much fun without taking a few risks, right? In cold weather especially, there is always the remote possibility of falling or getting wet and subsequently having a dose of hypothermia. Like many of you have mentioned, most of my cool weather fishing is from a small boat or from the bank. What I normally do is carry one of those small two-way radios, and have my wife or someone else keep the other one. That way if I do something dumb and get in trouble, at least I can call for help. / __________________ It's time for less talk and more fishing!

12-14-10, 04:52 PM	#23
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	if it is cold+windy+humid here (like it has been past few weeks, down in the 30s and 40s), then no I will not go. Now if it is just cold with no wind then I will still go.

12-15-10, 07:20 PM	#25
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Hahahahaha.........yeah cass.......we ALL know YOU went fishing. What did ya catch? __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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