06-19-2003, 08:03 PM
By "get around" I am assuming that you refer to moving on the water. I am now using a pontoon craft with oars. When I want to seriously change locations or get somewhere quick, I just row. I find that it saves my legs for "trolling" with fins when I get to the place I want to work over. I also will carry a Snickers, or granola bar in my bag along with a small bottle of liquid (water, juice, etc) in case I need some more energy.
As far as fatigue and cold go, I find that I get much more tired and much colder if the fish aren't cooperating. I don't get that tired if the fishing is good. I'm too busy catching fish to notice anything else, probably the adrenaline.
It is usually on the drive home that the fatigue hits me. I'll have a coke or mountain dew along with a bunch of snacks to keep me awake on the drive home if I'm driving for more than 2 hours. Ideally, if I was going to fish more than 3 hours away, I would make a camping trip out of it. That way, I can fish all day, sleep there, and fish a little in the morning, then come home.
The other thing I try to bring if I know fatigue may enter into the equation is a buddy. I enjoy fishing, but it is alot more fun when there is someone to brag . . . er . . . "talk" to.
Hopefully, I answered your question.
ES
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As far as fatigue and cold go, I find that I get much more tired and much colder if the fish aren't cooperating. I don't get that tired if the fishing is good. I'm too busy catching fish to notice anything else, probably the adrenaline.
It is usually on the drive home that the fatigue hits me. I'll have a coke or mountain dew along with a bunch of snacks to keep me awake on the drive home if I'm driving for more than 2 hours. Ideally, if I was going to fish more than 3 hours away, I would make a camping trip out of it. That way, I can fish all day, sleep there, and fish a little in the morning, then come home.
The other thing I try to bring if I know fatigue may enter into the equation is a buddy. I enjoy fishing, but it is alot more fun when there is someone to brag . . . er . . . "talk" to.
Hopefully, I answered your question.
ES
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