Sunday, August 28, 2011

"Too Hot To Trot" Or Fish!...Sunday Tippets, Damsel Style

Goodness!  I got out of bed yesterday morning, all excited for my fishing day.  I knew that it would be on the warm side.  So, I planned on leaving early...about 7 am.  It wasn't early enough.  By the time I got there and geared up...it was 8:30.  (Yes, Owl...it took me 30 min at the car)  Got that out of the way...haha.  So, I'm looking at the temp in the car and it says 65 degrees.  A smile comes to my face.  Only a handful of cars in the parking lot.  Yep, all is good.  I put on my sunscreen, even though I plan on leaving before noon.  The frozen bottle of water is added to my pack. I just don't do well in heat.  In fact, let's tell the truth here.  If I could live in Alaska, I would.  

REALLY...DOES THIS LOOK BAD?

The grasshoppers are out!  So are the caddis...It is definitely a top water morning.  Cast after cast, I come up with nothing.  Before I know it, I am getting a little warm...I'm thinking that it doesn't feel like 65 degrees anymore!  It's time for action... The frozen bottle of water which is still 2/3 frozen, goes down my shirt.  There we go...feeling much better!  I sat down in the shade and watched and listened.  Never saw a fish rise.  Not one.  Too hot for them too!  I don't usually throw in the towel after two and a half hours...but, that is what I did.  I was just not feeling good...kinda dizzy like. (ok...no comments!)  I had another bottle of water that I drank to make sure that I wouldn't get dehydrated.  So, I knew that wasn't effecting me.  I just don't like heat. So, I walked back to the car.  The temp now at 11:30 am was 92 degrees.  What?  You tell me how it goes up 30 degrees in 3 hours?...No, nothing wrong with the car electronics.  After the car was all loaded up, I knew where the next stop would be... 

BEST PART OF THE DAY!

 If you must be out in the heat:
  • Photo of woman relaxing in the shade.Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
     
  • Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.  A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too.
     
  • Try to rest often in shady areas.
     
  • Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).  I go with SPF 30+.

Talking about sunglasses...here is a video that cracks me up...check out the yellow sunglasses.  And here's hoping that all of you stay cool out there!  Find a lawn chair and a tall, cold glass of lemonade and a shady tree! 

9 comments:

  1. Just much easier to warm up than to cool off!
    Ice fishing sounds good.

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  2. Nice video, I remember when I had my hair just like that?

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  3. RD
    Now you are talking my music the Commodores was just one gourp that was the best back then, spare me some of the music of today, especially the rap, I must be getting old????

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  4. Pretty hot here in Bend, Oregon too. Not too hot to fish mind you. We had a good day of browns on the Middle Deschutes River despite the 90 degrees and Thunderheads.

    Congrats on the OBN recognition too.

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  5. I can only wish for 92 degree weather right now. Morning low in Phoenix today 97 degrees. Enjoy the cool weather and always hydrate.

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  6. Congrats on Featured Blogger from OBN! I love your blog and SO admire the places you get to fish. Keep those tippets coming!!

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  7. Bill ~ I must admit that I was on the 5th row of a Commodores concert. : ) And we are not old.

    H.S. ~ I bet you have some beautiful water up there...love Oregon! Thanks for the congrats!

    Tonto ~ I KNOW that I could never live in AZ...although it is fun to visit. Loved Scottsdale, in the winter!

    Pam ~ Thanks my friend!! We definitely need to hook up next summer in Denver. Plan on it!

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