hank franklin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Great tips, thanks. I've never done the sleeping bag within a sleeping bag trick, I imagine that would work quite well. Also never done the pee in a gatorade bottle thing though have thought of it. Nothing more unpleasant than having to get out of the tent at 4 a.m. in cold weather to do your thing. On a recent trip I just more or less rolled over and peed out the side of the tent. Not ideal but better than the alternative. Gavin, your pics are Ozark beauty personified. Makes me hungry for my next trip, hopefully in a couple weeks.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 beautiful pictures. I glad you guys are sharing because that's the only way I will see scenes like that! Having had a couple of instances of being privy to good information concerning people who drowned because of cold water, I'm a little fearful. There are ways to get around the dangerous side of it however. Dry suits are the best, but expensive. A good substitute is a pair of neoprene's, belted snugly with a dry top. The waders will keep seepage to a minimum and a cheap dry top might leak a little at the gaskets, but you won't get soaked. Wear wool under it, wool is warm even when wet and quick dry fleece under the waders. This won't mean you'll remain comfortable, just alive. When I fished the real late fall and early winter from a water craft I started wearing this outfit when I thought the water was reaching 50 degrees. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
fishinwrench Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 beautiful pictures. I glad you guys are sharing because that's the only way I will see scenes like that. What he said ^ for sure! Going on a float/camp when all of your energy is spent on staying reasonably comfortable and alive is probably something that everyone should do at least once a year though. Some serious perspective there I'm sure, and solitude in spades!
ColdWaterFshr Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Downside is that I've had a horrible head cold and 103 temp since I got back.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Downside is that I've had a horrible head cold and 103 temp since I got back. Ouch. I hope that passes quickly. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
ness Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 As soon as I figure out a way I can get there without a canoe, I'm back in. Who got sick and had to be walked out? John
ColdWaterFshr Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 As soon as I figure out a way I can get there without a canoe, I'm back in. Who got sick and had to be walked out? Hike in wouldn't be too bad, but it would limit the amount of crap you could bring. Hire a Salem sherpa? Michael M. had a rough night on Wednesday night. dry-heaving and moaning all night. At first we thought it was an allergic reaction to the Makers Mark, but when that wouldn't resolve by morning we knew he needed medical attention. Hiked him up a steep hill at burnt camp (short-cut) while Kip had went and got his truck and met us on the road that goes down to the horeshoe. ER visit to Salem and x-ray revealed he had an obstruction in his intestine. Oh the things people shove in their exhaust these days -- sick, sick world. Turns out it was a Hot-Wheel.
fishinwrench Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 See! This is what I mean about being afraid to skip a thread here. Pieces of Solid Gold are hidden everywhere.
Mitch f Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Head on collision with a gerbil! "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
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