Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke ~ Know the Signs

[DitchPanda]

I don't like to tell my buddies what to do...we are after all grown men. But I've got a buddy going to the lake house this weekend and its gonna be 102. I told him to be careful and he's a smart guy that knows his limits but a pontoon and a cooler full of beer at those temps can get dangerous if you start having to much fun.

[gim]

29 minutes ago, throttleplate said:

With the forecast in detroit lakes minn area calling for hot days combined with no lilly pad developement and no thick weed structure yet i am sitting this weekend out.

 

I think that is a wise decision throttle.  I will not be going again until this heat wave subsides.  As of right now that may not happen for almost a week or more.

[BassNJake]

Have I ever mentioned I love East TN ?

Here's the Knoxville 10 day. 

[Harold Scoggins]

On 7/4/2020 at 7:50 AM, A-Jay said:

 

Stay Safe out there

A-Jay

Thanks for sharing A-Jay! Heat injuries are no joke. I carry Liquid I.V. (Electrolyte Powder) as part of my vehicle aid bag and IFAK (kayak). It's good stuff and it works.

[gim]

7 minutes ago, BassNJake said:

Have I ever mentioned I love East TN ?

Here's the Knoxville 10 day. 

 

That's pretty good if you ask me.  You stole our early June weather and replaced it with Florida-type heat and humidity!

[BassNJake]

25 minutes ago, gimruis said:

 

That's pretty good if you ask me.  You stole our early June weather and replaced it with Florida-type heat and humidity!

Not sure how the heat wave is missing us but we're usually being bbq'd right about now.

Gotta plug the state when I can, football and then basketball season are right around the corner

[geo g]

As a football coach in Florida for over 40 years the professional thoughts on this subject have changed a lot over the years.  As a player in the 60's and early 70's our water consumption was limited because they said it would slow us down.  Back in the mid 60's we had a bucket with a couple of sponges to wipe your face and head, and we used to suck on the sponge to get more fluid.  Nuts, (how are we even alive!)  Lol  

 

Then in the late 70's we had scheduled breaks where everyone drank for 2 or 3 minutes, and no water until next break.   Inadequate!  

 

Then in the 80's we had supplemental substances added to the fluids like Gatorade, and other brand names.  Still scheduled breaks!

 

90's we had fluids on demand during the entire practice and games.  Whenever you wanted it you could get fluids.  Mostly ice water with supplements added.

 

2010's it was determined that if you wait for fluids until your thirsty, it's already TOO LATE.  This is where most of us recreational fisherman fail.  We wait until the thirst sets in.  Big mistake.  You must continue to drink throughout the day and night with scheduled small amounts of fluid, not including alcohol.  Urine must be light in color and not on the dark side.  Dark Urine your already in a dehydration state..  

 

The latest thing is you should not drink really cold water.  I don't think this is as important as long as your drinking.  I personally love cold water on a hot day.  But that goes back to almost 55 years on a football field, as a player, and then coach.

 

I make sure I drink water constantly, sometimes flavored waters.  When I go out fishing in Florida waters, especially in the summer, I always take 3 times more water then I think I will need.  God forbid you have a mechanical problem,  that extra water will keep you alive until help comes.  The Florida sun, without shade, will become critical quickly, without water.  Always bring a lot more water than you think you will need.  I freeze water bottles, and always have three thawing out on the deck, as I finish one, I take another out to thaw.  Water will save your life in an emergency.

 

The older we get the more we are subject to dehydration, and some medications will increase our odds at having a serious dehydration problem.  

 

Things have clearly changed over the years, and we are much safer today then ever before.  Just follow the simple rules on hydration!  

 

 

[Kenny Yi]

taught tennis in 93 degree blue bird skies, suffered some mild heat exhaustion (thanks for the chart @A-Jay).  please stay safe everyone and know your limits. 

[Big Hands]

On 6/2/2021 at 1:10 PM, A-Jay said:

With this early June Smoking Hot forecast, I'm bringing this one back ~

Stay Safe out there ~ 

?

A-Jay

Which forecast graphic would I consult for Lake Menderchuck? I was hoping to check it out later this month and want to be prepared. . . . ;~)

[A-Jay]

43 minutes ago, Big Hands said:

Which forecast graphic would I consult for Lake Menderchuck? I was hoping to check it out later this month and want to be prepared. . . . ;~)

All of them ~

A-Jay

[Bankc]

Am I the only one who jumps into the lake to keep cool?  That makes a huge difference for me.  Just keep your PFD and clothes on and remember to reapply sunscreen.  Also, don't dry off when you get out.  That's free sweat you're wearing.  

[MGF]

25 minutes ago, Bankc said:

Am I the only one who jumps into the lake to keep cool?  That makes a huge difference for me.  Just keep your PFD and clothes on and remember to reapply sunscreen.  Also, don't dry off when you get out.  That's free sweat you're wearing.  

No. I fish the river more than anything. The water is low enough during the summer that I can fish while standing in the river as well as I can fish standing in the boat. The boat is my transportation.

[Bassin' Brad]

I got hotter today while fishing than I possibly ever have. Thankfully I had enough water with me but my head started pounding and my skull had tingles running all over it and started feeling sick. Feeling better now but it wasn't fun that's for sure. 

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

I'll be rolling with twenty gallons of water and enough zinc oxide to turn me into casper the ghost.

[gim]

We are on pace to break an all-time record of 90+ degrees in the month of June here.  Not the kind of record I wanted to break either.

[HaydenS]

3 hours ago, gimruis said:

We are on pace to break an all-time record of 90+ degrees in the month of June here.  Not the kind of record I wanted to break either.

At least the lakes aren't frozen over, and it isn't negative degrees. 

[MN Fisher]

20 minutes ago, HaydenS said:

At least the lakes aren't frozen over, and it isn't negative degrees. 

Given that during this heat wave, I don't dare go out more than 1/2 hour or risk heat exhaustion...I'd love a happy medium.

[gim]

20 minutes ago, HaydenS said:

At least the lakes aren't frozen over, and it isn't negative degrees. 

I guess there’s that, but I can honestly say that in terms of a simple comfort level, I would take 20 degrees in January instead of this. I’m sick of blasting my AC all the time and running the sprinkler every day. I can’t even take the dog for a walk in this.

[huZZah]

All relative. I hate cold weather. Give me 100s for months straight any day. (Which happens a lot.)
 

I can’t stand being cold. 

[MN Fisher]

1 hour ago, huZZah said:

All relative. I hate cold weather. Give me 100s for months straight any day. (Which happens a lot.)
 

I can’t stand being cold. 

Well take back your weather - we don't want it up here.

[Bassin' Brad]

Hit 103° here today. Supposed to be 106° tomorrow 

[scaleface]

I went yesterday and it was hot but there was a nice little wind that kept me comfortable . Then the wind stopped and it was almost unbearable . I drank lots of water but sweated it out faster than I could drink it . Did not urinate one time in 10 hours . I should have went in "but" fish were biting , they were  hiding where they were suppose to be , I just couldnt leave them . 

[Bankc]

One thing I was amazed to learn, long ago, was just how much the human body can adapt to temperature.  Back when I worked outside in the summer doing hard labor, I got so used to being out in the sun on those 100°+ degree days, that when I got home, I had my A/C set to 85° because anything cooler felt unbearable.  And in the winter, when I worked in the freezing weather, I'd have my house set to around 60°, because anything hotter made me sweat.  It made my utilities bills very reasonable.  

 

One thing I do do now is try to spend lots of time outside to get my body to adapt.  For instance, I'll mow my grass or wash my car in the heat of the day.  I try to push myself a little bit.  You don't want to go too far and get heat exhaustion.  Just make yourself a little bit uncomfortable often.  If you do it at your house, and you stay aware, you can push yourself a bit each day and always get inside with the cool air and water quickly if you start to feel off.  It takes about a month to adapt, so when the weather changes drastically in a short time like it has, it's not much help.  But in the later months of summer I will have no problem fishing in the 100° heat because I'm spending a lot of time in my yard right now when most people are avoiding the heat.