Heat

[LrgmouthShad]

Peak temps are around 4-5PM. Early morning is coolest part of the day. Night fishing is not the safest activity, but neither is driving. Hobie is not a sit in and with PFD and state-required illumination, I feel comfy at night after an hour or so. Shore is not far to either side of the river channel where I plan on fishing. I’ll be alright. I agree with everyone saying that both night fishing and fishing in extreme heat should not be taken lightly. I also agree with those that are saying that big fish can be taken during the day too in heat of summer. I’m simply avoiding the heat

[Bankc]

3 hours ago, gimruis said:

I do think that our bodies can adapt to a specific heat thresh hold but us northern boys rarely see this kind of baking heat index.  It comes for a day or two and then cooler Canadian air often arrives.  We simply can't adjust to it because it doesn't exist for long periods of time like it does down south.

 

I have a much higher tolerance for the winter cold than the heat because of where I live.  I can tolerate fishing down to near freezing air temps in the fall fairly comfortably.  No gloves either, bare handed, without being a bother.  @ol'crickety even in Maine has probably not seen summer heat like this all season.  I think she said she's used her AC once all summer lol

Yeah, I can understand that.  It rarely gets into the single digits here, and when it does, it doesn't seem to matter how many layers I wear, I can't stay warm.  I never really get much of a chance to acclimate to that here.  Not like I did when I lived up north.  It takes a good month or so to fully acclimate.  

 

But I still recommend everyone try their best with what they have to work with.  If you've ever had your A/C go out in a severe heat wave, you'll be thankful you did, because if you're not one of the first customers to have their A/C go out, it could be weeks before a repairperson can get out to see you.  And even the small window units and local hotel rooms can be as hard to find a COVID toilet paper.  I've done that, and it was miserable even with some heat acclimation!  

[LrgmouthShad]

Yeah acclimation helps and can ride you over to a degree. I am not adequately acclimatized to the heat and do not want to willing subject myself to the heat anymore. If I’m outside for work, that’s different

[river-rat]

 

I can still take the heat fairly well, I just choose not too. Since I'm retired and can pick and choose when I go out, I fish mostly at night during this time of year. And I might add, I absolutely love catching bass at night.

 

 

[TnRiver46]

Moms AC got fixed today after an 8 day wait. Her house is brand new haha, it was 88 degrees inside 

 

meanwhile her son, yours truly, got her grass cut just as it started raining again. Second day in a row I’ll have to leave my clothes outside before entering my home haha.
 

Guess my yard will have to wait until tomorrow but it’s much smaller and easier to mow 

[roadwarrior]

You are the Good Son!

 

 

[steve carpenter]

Not only hot, but no rain either. My ponds are getting low and weedy .surface temps close to 90

[Woody B]

It's been hot lately pretty much nationwide.  I believe "we" get used to "normal" heat for our area but when it's hotter than normal it takes a while to adapt.   I was planning on going tonight about midnight, but tomorrow is supposed to be cloudy and mid to upper 80's.  (It's been 90's here for a while)   I'm going at my "normal" whenever I wake up time.   When I was younger I could stay up several days and nights in a row.   I'm 59 and it takes me longer to recover.   

 

I don't mind the heat that much while fishing.  When it's HOT and sunny the lake gets really crowded.   When it's hot like that the bass I can catch are offshore.  I'm scared to spot lock way far off the bank when the lake is full of....drunks.   

[huZZah]

All what you’re used to. Went to Colorado over July 4th. We sat outside in the shade. Waitress in Denver was complaining of the 90 degree day at 5 pm.

 

That night the low at home was 89. At 3am. 
 

You just get used to it. The tricky part is that the shade just blocks the sun…it’s still hot. The wind doesn’t cool you…it’s warm. And swimming just feels like a warm bath.  Even the lake wading is not that cool.  But I can work out in it all day as long as I have a hat, sunglasses, and water.  It’s all I know. You just adapt.  And sometimes you catch monsters in the heat of the day with no one else dumb enough to be out in it. 
 

I wouldn’t last 5 mins ice fishing. I hate being cold.

[TOXIC]

I used to make fun of my wife’s grandmother when she would meet us In Wisconsin and on 90 degree days she would be wearing a sweater.  She lived in southern Florida. Then I spent 2 years living, working and fishing in Florida and when I came back to Virginia, which by all standards isn’t a cold state, I almost froze to death before I reacclimated.  I grew up in Nebraska so the cold never really bothered me.  

[TnRiver46]

Just loaded and unloaded all this, very Schweaty…….

[Kirtley Howe]

Ok mister Baldwin. You should credit SNL....<G>

[TnRiver46]

@Kirtley Howe

 

 

[crypt]

there must be something wrong with me. cause when I get to fish I don't care that it's hot, cold, etc. been working outside my whole life and it doesn't get to me as bad as others. I just take precautions when extreme temps. are around.   my mother had me tested.......

[guitarplaya39]

I always have a cooler w/ice and more than enough water and a couple of those cooling rags. Soak 'em in the melted ice water in the cooler and use them for brief moments of instant relief. Key is to stay hydrated - if you stop sweating you'll go downhill quick. I work in public safety and we see alot of heat exhaustion. If you need to cool the body urgently, apply cold packs or ice (not direct skin contact) to groin area, armpits, and neck (without constricting bloodflow or airway of course).

[N Florida Mike]

I’m used to Florida heat at this point, having been here since day 1…It doesn’t bother me . I don’t fish much after 10 A.M though because the bite usually slows.

[Catt]

Went from 106° to 76°

 

Afternoon Thunder Boomer!

[Pat Brown]

59 minutes ago, Catt said:

Went from 106° to 76°

 

Afternoon Thunder Boomer!

 

 

Time to go fishing I reckon!  That's the kind of change those bass just can't get enough of this time of year.

[Catt]

1 hour ago, Pat Brown said:

 

 

Time to go fishing I reckon!  That's the kind of change those bass just can't get enough of this time of year.

 

Except for the constant lighting!

[Bankbeater]

Most of the local fishing spots around here open at 6 or 7 a.m. so night fishing is out.  I take plenty of water and look for thick vegetation for the fish to hide in, and shade for me to get in.

[GoneFishingLTN]

Should you be concerned when towing on very hot days? Slow down the towing or proceed as normal?

[TnRiver46]

11 minutes ago, GoneFishingLTN said:

Should you be concerned when towing on very hot days? Slow down the towing or proceed as normal?

I always tow slow. Heat wont make much difference 

[lynxcat]

Living in TX, I’ve just accepted it. I cover up head to toe and drink a liter of water almost every hour. It’s manageable. 
 

 

[huZZah]

The heat generated from driving/towing on your tires and engine is inconsequential to the heat already generated by simply sitting in the sun or the heat the engine generates itself.  Never seen it be the straw that broke the camels back. 

[TOXIC]

Tire inflation numbers are always stated as cold and they take into account the heat generated. Ambient air temps aren’t a factor. Tow normally.