How long does it take you to get ready?

[fishfordollars]

Consider all of the time it takes you from the time the trip is planned until you leave the driveway.

[Steven Ladner]

I've never really thought about it until now. I take 2-3 hours as an average. Hate having spent that time for those days that they have lock jaw, it's all part of it though  

[flechero]

I have 2 very different scenarios... most trips only require long enough to change clothes and get to boat storage- about 15 minutes. But every 4-5 trips I re-line reels and re-organize the boat/tackle. In those instances, it can take upwards of several hours, depending on how much organizing I need. ..lol

I voted 0-1 since the majority fall into that category.

[roadwarrior]

Hmm...

I am always ready.  When not fishing, I'm "fixin' to go!"

8-)

[J Francho]

For me, its constant maintenance, research, and documentation.  As far as "getting ready" to go fishing, I was BORN READY!

[cato]

I usually get my things together after my fishing trip so the next time I go its just a matter of hooking up to the boat and taking off to the lake. 10mins tops for that and then anywhere from 20-45 minutes to the lake depending on which lake I decide to fish.

[cart7t]

I have 2 very different scenarios... most trips only require long enough to change clothes and get to boat storage- about 15 minutes. But every 4-5 trips I re-line reels and re-organize the boat/tackle. In those instances, it can take upwards of several hours, depending on how much organizing I need. ..lol

I voted 0-1 since the majority fall into that category.

Same here.  

If I last fished the week before and the majority of my equipment is still in the boat I can spend enough time to pull the cover off, hitch up and go.l

Otherwise it might take a little more time.  Depending on where I'm goin.

[fishfordollars]

Myself I voted 3-4 hours. I have to load everything in the boat and work on tackle selection as well as spooling a few reels. Might not take that long, but I usually spend it anyway just to be certain everything is ready to go. Besides, it's more fun than watching the tube or working in the yard.

[jeosbo01]

Depends on how long it takes me to get my boss to let me leave work ;-) ...her son also has the bass fever though so she understands

[SirSnookalot]

No time, just grab the rod or 2 of the day and drive 20 minutes to the ocean, gear is in the car.

[Fishing Rhino]

I'm always ready.  

I have no special clothes or gear.  

I constantly check the last six feet of line, or the leaders while I am fishing.  If there's a problem, I take care of it then.  

If I'm changing from jigs to plastic, or plastic to a spinnerbait, that's the only prep work involved for me.

All the baits get put in a tote, and come out of my canoe.

My canoe always gets some water in it while fishing.  With that stuff out of the way, a quick pass with the wet or dry vac gets rid of the water and cleans the canoe of bits of line leaves or whatever other gunk may be deposited in it that day.

Takes me all of five minutes to put my canoe on a tail gate height rolling table, and roll it into the garage, where the vac is always ready to go.

The tote of baits and leaders stays in my truck.

When it's time to go, another five minutes sees the canoe ratchet strapped into my truck, and ready for lift off.

[Branuss04]

My process SUCKS... 3-4 hours easily.  Out of all the lake I fish, I fish no two the same way.  So therefore each time I go out, I tie on different baits, different line etc.  

Ontop of that, my boat and truck are stored 1 hour away.  So I have to tie up all my rods (5-7 per trip) then pack food, water, clothes, gear into my car.  Drive 1 hour and unload all my stuff into my boat and truck.  I wish I could get my boat and truck closer, it would make trips WAY easier!!

[ring fry]

I usually get my things together after my fishing trip so the next time I go its just a matter of hooking up to the boat and taking off to the lake. 10mins tops for that and then anywhere from 20-45 minutes to the lake depending on which lake I decide to fish.

That's me unless I'm going on a 4 or 5 day trip, then I'll take another 10 - 15 minutes to pack.

[Fishing Cowgirl]

0-1. Get home,  change to comfy clothes, hair in ponytail, ballcap, hook up to boat and head to nearest boat ramp (If I have to fish solo that day).

If fiance has beat me home from work, he's already hooked up to the boat, I do the quick change and off we go for a few hours before dark.

Weekends, we hookup, top off tank, grab some vitamin waters, ice, slimjims and headoff to the lake for a day of it.

all less than an hour before we are in the water from the house.

[Eddie Munster]

0-1 hour. Got everything in the garage in one location. Hardest part is muscling the Pond Prowler into the truck bed.

[bigtimfish]

to be honest im ready before the day even comes. days in advance. but if i sat down the day of fishing it would take a while to get the boat ready,tie everything on my rods, and get set up.

[CWB]

Hmm...

I am always ready. When not fishing, I'm "fixin' to go!"

Good point!

Most of the time all I have to do is roll out of bed, unplug the battery and lug it out to the boat and hook it up, unlock the rodbox and grab my gear, untie the boat and I'm good to go. 10 minutes maybe.

[Team_Dougherty]

Under an hour.

Like others, I just have to unhook the battery charger hook the trailer to the tow vehicle and go.

[Cracker]

For me it takes less than 5 minutes I opne the garage, pick up the kayak,rod,tackle box,vest and paddles and carry them 150 ft to the canal and put in the water.

[bigfish88]

Hmm...

I am always ready. When not fishing, I'm "fixin' to go!"

Good point!

Most of the time all I have to do is roll out of bed, unplug the battery and lug it out to the boat and hook it up, unlock the rodbox and grab my gear, untie the boat and I'm good to go. 10 minutes maybe.

yup yup...

[nozzleman]

Not very long. I always charge the boat batteries and put everything back in order when I get back so all I have to do is hook up to the truck and go. ;D

[Dad_Golf_Fish]

Less than an hour. The gear is already in the truck ready for transfer on arrival. In the morning, I get up, get dressed, uncover the boat, unplug the charger, mount the electronics, and hitch 'er up. I am now ready. I spend the next 4 hours waiting for the wife and kid to get up and get ready. On the plus side, the wife is great about prepping the kid, loading the coolers with food/drink, applying sunblock and bug spray to everyone who needs it...I'm so spoiled.

The planning is a different story. That usually takes at least a week. The day after each outing is spent cleaning/detailing the boat. Then I decide where the next trip is to. Order any new baits (no local shopping in hicksville), spend nights studying topo/aerial maps, etc.. So yeah, by the time the trip is planned, there's not much more to do.

You would think with all that prep work that I would catch far more than I do.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Everything is in the boat from the day before except the camera and gore-tex.  Grab those and go, 1-3 mins

[bassmedic46]

I have everything I need in my car.

[WRB]

Getting ready starts when loading the boat back onto the trailer when finishing the days or nights outing for me.

It takes about 30 minutes to wipe down the boat and generally put thing s away. When I get home I go through my rods and reels to check them, clean whats needs it and change line and rearrange my tackle for the next outing; this takes about 1 1/2 depending on the extent of what needs what.

Then need about 1/2 hour to get ready for the days or nights fishing, load up the drinks and food, hook up the rig and get on my way.

2 to 2 1/2 hours of prep time, not counting shopping for new stuff.

WRB