Hypothermia!!!

[92Nitro190TF]

All,

With Fall / Winter here or on the horizon, we should all be especially mindful of hypothermia.  Make sure you have a set of dry clothes, rain gear, towel, and any other gear you might need for changing conditions out there.

Wind can also help contribute to hypothermia.  If you are going to be out on the water be mindful and plan accordingly!!!

[Glasstream15]

Get a "Space Bag" and put a change of clothes and a big towel in it. Then vacum it down and it won't take up much space and will stay dry no matter what. That works well for me in my small boat.

[fishinfranklin]

Get a "Space Bag" and put a change of clothes and a big towel in it. Then vacum it down and it won't take up much space and will stay dry no matter what. That works well for me in my small boat.

I do the same thing in my lil boat and should start taken them with me when i fish with others in there boat, because thats where i am very very likely to walk right off the deck, it happen to me in Eufaula with 55 degree water and i thought i was going frezze to death before i could go just over a mile back to the boat ramp.

[waterbaby]

GREAT IDEA using "space saver bags"!!!

[bigjack]

I got hypothermia fishing in the dead of winter in my kayak for trout. I have to say I felt cold but did not realize how cold until I got out of the yak and could not feel my legs or walk. I got a 1.5 day stay at the hospital.

[bassn1]

On a very cold spring day two years ago I was fishing as a co-angler at a Fed. qualifier on the Mississippi river. It was cold enough to that we were wearing our thermals and Guidewear. While trying to pull my trap out of snag on a tree ( using the bow and arrow type release ) The boater made a quick move with trolling motor nad I fell into the river. Water was in the 40's. I have to say that the guidewear kept my cell phone dry and  we fished for another hour or so before returning to weigh in. The ride was cool but not cold. No hypothermia due to the performance of the guidewear. Since that trip I have recommended C_______'s Guidewear for all cold weather. BTW, The guidewear was dry by the next days blast-off. 

[iClass]

Thanks for sharing bassn1.  A little preparation goes a long way to help keep a person safe, save an outing, or even a life! 

[bassn1]

Thanks Iclass. Yeh, It could have been much worse. Gortex can be a life saver. Boots and socks were Gortex as well.
I know that high performance cold gear can be and is expensive. But after a few trips in nasty weather and a mishap like the one described above the safety it provides as well as the comfort of staying warm and dry makes it worth every penny and then some  Now if these companies could come up with something to keep our hands warm, while cold and wet, in a cold, windy, driving rainstorm, our outfit would be complete 

[Haledamage]

I fish year around..\
Picked up a " Arctic Armor " suit..
It's warm...water proof..And IT FLOATS you..
Check it out...watch the videos
http://www.idigear.com/arcticarmor.php
Rick