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 Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 06:56 PM
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M. Alexander
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I'll be scouting Pirkey in the morning... 
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 07:13 PM
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Joe Todd
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You can never be too old to fish in the cold. I'm fixing to be 55 and the cold weather doesn't bother me. I do get prepared for it though. Lot's of clothes, wd-40 for the reel and a little towel with a hand warmer to keep my phone working for pictures. About the only thing that will keep me off of the water is high winds.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 08:03 PM
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rj74955
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It's my favorite time of the year, fishing wise. No, I don't like the cold at all, but i dress for it and there is nothing better than a jerk bait bite. Some days the A rig outfishes it but the jerk bait keeps you warmed up and you know when one hits on the pause it's going to be a big fish. Throw those micro guides away though lol.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 08:27 PM
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rj74955
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Go to Nite Lite Outdoors website. They're out of Clarksville Arkansas, originally a coon hunting store mostly. They have a full Goretex coverall there that is super light compared to anything else I have ever worn, and very reasonable price. In a downpour I wouldn't trust it, not going to keep you as dry as say a 100 mph suit or a high end rain suit but it's warmer than blizzard proof carhartt and weighs less than half. You can actually move around and not feel in a bind.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 08:55 PM
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Until I can figure out how to keep my fingers warm, 20-30 degrees is just too cold to function. Its just a few short minutes before my hands are in so much pain I could slap a fish. Gonna order some Simms Exstream gloves which will hopefully work as theyre $60. Maybe find some good wool gloves as well. Tried some nitrile gloves both over and under some windproof gloves but the nitrile only seemed to magnify the chill in the air. Otherwise I was comfortable and ok. Plenty of layers with a Huk bib and a nice wind proof jacket over the top.
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
[Re: Joe Todd]
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01/02/18 09:19 PM
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You can never be too old to fish in the cold. I'm fixing to be 55 and the cold weather doesn't bother me. I do get prepared for it though. Lot's of clothes, wd-40 for the reel and a little towel with a hand warmer to keep my phone working for pictures. About the only thing that will keep me off of the water is high winds. I don't think age has anything to do with it, it's whether or not it's that important to you and it's not to me. I have other interest and hobbies that keep me busy without dealing with the cold and taking a chance on catching a cold, flu or worse pneumonia. I catch all the fish I want when it's not freezing.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 09:23 PM
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Until I can figure out how to keep my fingers warm, 20-30 degrees is just too cold to function. Its just a few short minutes before my hands are in so much pain I could slap a fish. Gonna order some Simms Exstream gloves which will hopefully work as theyre $60. Maybe find some good wool gloves as well. Tried some nitrile gloves both over and under some windproof gloves but the nitrile only seemed to magnify the chill in the air. Otherwise I was comfortable and ok. Plenty of layers with a Huk bib and a nice wind proof jacket over the top. If you can hold off for 3-4 weeks you probably won't need gloves. This cold spell is abnormal for Texas and we'll get back to normal before you know it. No sense in panicking.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 09:32 PM
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Ken A.
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When it's this cold I ain't taking a chance on getting the flu or worse pneumonia, not worth it. I spend the time in the garage organizing tackle, putting on fresh line, cleaning battery terminals, checking tire pressure, etc.
And I bought a new 10" Helix so I had to remove my old unit and prepare for the new one and I'm going to install a new Ultrex so I have plenty to do until it warms a little. The fish will have to wait and they don't mind at all.
Wise words. I ain't going fishing unless the air temp is between 60-75 degrees and the skies are mostly cloudy. Also the wind has to be from the southwest at no more than 8 mph. Ha, I know that's a crock, you were just up at Monti and the temp was 37. Besides we're going fishing sometime and not gonna wait until those conditions happen. You were just making fun of me weren't you. Called him out!!! The bigger the fish are the tougher the conditions I will accept. Ken will do anything anytime except night fish! HAH!! The Good Lord made night time for two things and Fishin ain't one of them!!
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 09:37 PM
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Douglas J
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 This is why I fish when it's cold. I have caught more fish over 8 pounds between Dec and Feb than any other time of the year. Look at smartwool gloves, they keep your hands warm and I have zero issues fishing with them on.
#MFGA
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 10:07 PM
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This is why I fish when it's cold. I have caught more fish over 8 pounds between Dec and Feb than any other time of the year. Look at smartwool gloves, they keep your hands warm and I have zero issues fishing with them on. Me too but not when it's 19*, chill factor 6*. I fish all year round but not below 40*. But, that leaves more room for all those that do.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 10:20 PM
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Douglas J
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This is why I fish when it's cold. I have caught more fish over 8 pounds between Dec and Feb than any other time of the year. Look at smartwool gloves, they keep your hands warm and I have zero issues fishing with them on. Me too but not when it's 19*, chill factor 6*. I fish all year round but not below 40*. But, that leaves more room for all those that do. I prefer it to be above 40 in the winter, but certain lakes fish really good when the weather gets really nasty, and I am not talking power plant lakes. My mentality changes when I know 5-8 bites a day usually mean 5-6 fish over 4 pounds...
#MFGA
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/02/18 10:45 PM
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This is why I fish when it's cold. I have caught more fish over 8 pounds between Dec and Feb than any other time of the year. Look at smartwool gloves, they keep your hands warm and I have zero issues fishing with them on. Me too but not when it's 19*, chill factor 6*. I fish all year round but not below 40*. But, that leaves more room for all those that do. I prefer it to be above 40 in the winter, but certain lakes fish really good when the weather gets really nasty, and I am not talking power plant lakes. My mentality changes when I know 5-8 bites a day usually mean 5-6 fish over 4 pounds... Bad for me cause I don't know any of those lakes, but even if I did I ain't goin'. I figure it will be back in the 50's next week or so besides I'm upgrading my boat. Post more pictures I already seen that one, lol.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
[Re: Joe Todd]
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01/02/18 11:24 PM
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zaspook
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You can never be too old to fish in the cold. I'm fixing to be 55 and the cold weather doesn't bother me. I do get prepared for it though. Lot's of clothes, wd-40 for the reel and a little towel with a hand warmer to keep my phone working for pictures. About the only thing that will keep me off of the water is high winds. Wait until you are in your 70's, 55 is a youngster.
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Re: Rookie mistake!
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01/03/18 06:17 AM
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Texascajun69
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If you are serious about fishing this cold buy a can of spray de-icer and spray your rod guides and reel. If done every 15 min. or so you will not get the ice build up. Be careful and avoid spraying your line. Don't know if it would affect it but would advise being safe and not get to much on it.
Also remember ice can be razor sharp and nick monofilament and fluorocarbon line so check it often
John K Fontenot
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