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SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi All!

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Exclamation

3 degrees and wind blowing at 18 mph Exclamation

Not a fit day for man nor beast!

There's fine line between Hobby and Mental Illness Shocked

I can wait till Monday Exclamation

LOL

SeaDog1

billybass · Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 315

yup,,sure is brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Shocked

.But its good for the ice im sure everybody would love to have a few more productive days out there before they put there gear away, I know I do ,By the way sea dog thanks for your info,I enjoy reading your posts and retaining some of your knowlege,it is all usefull and apperciated. Laughing

BassGetHooked · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 200 Location: Berlin, CT

SeaDog...

Yeah it's MUCH TO COLD! Shocked

But, as you said early next week is gonna be proper with the potential for ice to form over the weekend.

I went out yesterday to check the ice on this small local pond and it was only 2", maybe 2.5" in it's thickest spot...so clearly I did not go ice fishing as planned.

Stay safe and warm everyone!
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fishinschmoe · Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Posts: 300

If its too cold, Your Too Old ! ! ! !

Granted, I aint out there, cuz the ice is still suspect, especially with 3"of fresh snow on it. Ive been out in COLDER...

Personal Record: Bunny Hunting in White Mtns of NH at -28.
THAT was cold. Can any one say "Snot-sicles"?

Suck it Up Butter Cup ! Laughing

billybass · Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 315

To cold for fishing never Laughing

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To cold for working yes Crying or Very sad

I have to work out in this for the most part, So getting out in this for a sport that I love no problem. Any body that has a cushy job inside the heat all day,GOD BLESS YA, .....Time to buddle up sunshine Laughing

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi Guys!

It's not the temperature that bothers me -> It's the WIND!
Cold temps is easy to handle -> BUT WIND !@#$% Exclamation

Have had to deal with wind all my career at sea.
Example:
Was 600 miles east of Cape Cod (Oct. 1991) -> Yes! The REAL PERFECT STORM! -> Captain, 193 ft. ship, 38 crew, down to 1 engine (6 kts.) and rode out 80 to 100 ft seas for 2 days.
Brought ship and crew home SAFETLY -> Bruised and Battered but SAFE Exclamation

I can wait for Monday when temps are a bit higher and winds are down Exclamation

Best regards,
SeaDog1

AustinB · Joined: 10 Jan 2009 Posts: 120 Location: Simsbury

What kind of vessel was it? Tanker, Fishing boat?
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SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi Austin!

Was an Oceanographic Vessel!
Can't talk about it as we were doing work for the US Navy!

SeaDog1

AustinB · Joined: 10 Jan 2009 Posts: 120 Location: Simsbury

I understand.
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Bass Addict · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:06 am Post subject:

wow seadog, it is quite evident from your post that you have a lot of knowledge, but I didn't realize you are career captain. If you ever get the time and feel up to it, post some stories in the general section about your adventures. I am sure you have a ton and I know I would be interested in reading. That must be one hell of a job. Glad you and your crew made it out of the perfect storm alive, that must have been one stressful voyage.
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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

Justin