Fishing by yourself

[troutcrazy]

My wife hopes I don't make it back...she figures all the money I spend on lures, rods/reels, fuel, boat accessories, and food would make her a rich woman!

I always tell my wife in the winter if I'm not in an hour or so after dark then somethings wrong...send her boyfriend to come and get me.

[kygorski]

Like I said, many cell phones cant help you, because there is noservice available. Anyone who traveled into S ky when you cross the tn line, you cant get any service period! This includes 3/4 of dale hollow.

[green river time]

The best cell phone service is Verizon I fish cumberland and dale hollow and some lakes in Tenn. and I have had serice all the time I have been to the great north and the south and Verizon is there too.

Have Fun and be Safe GREEN RIVER TIME

[publican57]

Good Post - I like Kayaking by myself and expect to do more fishing by myself now that my fishing buddy moved to Houston. I generally do a good job of letting my wife know where I am and when I will be home. There is a lot of food for thought on this post and I need to do a better job of letting her know where I am.

I don't get out to the big lakes as often, but when I do I alway go with someone. The way I fish, misery loves company. I am still fairly new and not always successful on the big lakes. But I am getting there.

[phoenix]

Like I said, many cell phones cant help you, because there is noservice available. Anyone who traveled into S ky when you cross the tn line, you cant get any service period! This includes 3/4 of dale hollow.

Don't know what service you have, but Bluegrass and Verizon cover DH fairly good now, but yes there are still some weak spots, especially in deep coves, and Hendricks Creek Marina !

[smuckey41]

i fish by myself alot sometimes you just need that alone time but i always let somebody know when im going out and about where i will be fishing on the lake. and my fishing buddys are 3,7,and 7 and i have them alot to so i am always careful on the water. always be extra careful out on the water you never know what other people and boaters will do. alot of idiots on the water in the summer time. i like to go early in the morning or at night in the summer not as much traffic on the water. or in the winter becouse their is nobody on the water hardley.

[chuckconder]

Agreed great post

Here a few things I see routinely going on and should be addressed

First and foremost....Know you surroundings and your own limitations.

Kids at spill ways....no cell phone is going to help. Put a life jacket on the kids when you at a spill way. Kids under 5 should not be running around. Tie a rope around there waste and attach it to a guard rail, long enough to get to the edge but short enough to prevent them from falling over. Any under current can pull the average person under. Kids are especially light and don't have the upper body strength to fight it.

Bank fisherman are routinely in places they shouldn't be. I am the worst. If your gonna try to fish on a long log of slippery rock...tie off with a rope. you might get wet, but you have a means to recover.

For you guys using smart phones...set your phone to transmit your location to Google Latitude. You can set this up as private and invite users. Your spouse can log on a see exactly where you are via your little Icon on the map....yes, this can be turned off when necessary. And its free! If you need help with the setup PM me and Ill do it for ya...for free!!

My dad is frequently missing..he is 70 and has had a heart attach in the past. I installed this on his phone...now i know what creek, river or lake or tree stand he is in at all the time. the is Little previsions like Google latitude are important and can be life savers.

Ohh...one other thing. Don't where Croc shoes to the lake. they slip on wet concrete. I busted my open when I slipped and hit the winch handle.

Chuck

[fishincreek]

I finally give my location on my hunting trips, may as well do the same for fishing.

[flyfish]

I'm highly considering a Spot locator. There are buttons on there you can push to just send a signal that you are ok, or send a message to spouse that you need non-emergency help. And then if you're really screwed there is a 911 button.

[Carter1]

I actually have been pretty good about telling at least two people where I am when going fishing and hunting. And while out I may even send a text or two showing what I caught or to check in. I also text or call when I am on my way home. I'm not married so unless one of my kids are at home no one would be missing me right away.

[roadrunner]

This is a great post because it makes you think about your safety and I am afraid I'm guilty I fish alone a lot I have always told my wife if the phone ain't ringing you know its me.
I think if you are fishing a busy lake on the weekend you have a greater degree of safety than if you are on a secluded place with little or no boat traffic. I do try and not fish alone in the winter time because of safety.

I am also getting to the age that I am not as nimble or sure footed as I use to be and do not want to admit it. I need to swallow a little pride and change my habits thanks for the post I know my wife will like it.

[Duayne]

I'm guilty of heading out without letting the Mrs know. She knows I'm at the lake, but she doesn't always know what time I'm heading out, where I plan to go and when I'm back. I'm usually heading out when I know she's still sleeping so I'll plan to start texting her heading out, then when I'm back in.
I'm very picky about my rig and my gear when heading out alone in the winter. It all has to check out before I go and I always have more than one battery option just in case. The motor must start at the turn of a key every time. Still, even with everything in tip top shape, things can happen but it's best not to help the odds any more than you need to...