Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Banker on October 11, 2015, 10:37:53 AM
Title: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: Banker on October 11, 2015, 10:37:53 AM
What is your outfit? Who doesn't love a good ole hoody shorts combo this time of year? Well as tempted as I am to bundle up I go back to something the man who taught me to ice fish said..."TShirts in October"
Why ....simple....acclimation! Why do you think 40 degrees feels like 70 in February?
Same applies if u pretend it's 70 when its 40.
So will I judge u if u still sport the classic hoody and shorts combo...heck no...if anything I wish I could be YOU but now feel like it's my mission to acclimate and thought I would share what I do to compete against dudes in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and LOTW in -30 temps..us Ohio boys need to be ready :)
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: quackpot on October 11, 2015, 09:28:54 PM
I'm a sissy I had my hoodie on till 10:00. But as for being ready the truck is loaded.
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: snowcone on October 12, 2015, 11:10:31 AM
yeah 40 deg is cool , and I'm looking at my boat with tears in my eyes as we approach the time of year when cant use boat and no ice.??? and my body heater has kicked up the thermostate. if the wind would slow down it would be nicer
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: Green Pea on October 13, 2015, 07:56:38 PM
Guys I'm not crazy but I sleep outside as much as I sleep inside. Yes in the Winter too from time to time. I know my neighbor probably thinks, well she kicked him out again but that's not the case. I just sleep better outside and it seasons me for the cold stuff. A few years back I bought a nice sleeping bag and a tent for Hunting in Wayne National Forest. Once I realized how well I rested I continued sleeping out at home. Anyhow, getting your body adjusted to the cold does make a difference.
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: quackpot on October 13, 2015, 11:03:53 PM
When I go ice fishing I roll down the window and turn off the heat, so I can adjust to the temps.
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: slabslayer on October 14, 2015, 05:48:18 AM
Me too. It really does help. Can't wait for ice, looks like Saturday night will be our first temps below freezing! Come on ice!
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: g on October 14, 2015, 08:26:00 AM
This weekend will definitely be a teaser. Can't wait for ice. Doesn't matter what I need to wear so long as I stay warm. My main problem is keeping my feet and hands warm. If I can accomplish that, I am fine. I fish outside the majority of the time and don't mind it a bit.
Title: Re: 36 degrees this morning
Post by: snowcone on October 14, 2015, 12:16:11 PM
I do the same, I shut the heat down as I get close to destination so my body adjusts. don't step out of a steamy warm vehicle into the cold you will feel the cold faster....