Hypothermia Something to be thinking about.

[Jigging15]

I seen this on the main forum and thought it would be good to repost over here with all the winter time fishing we do in MO. Make sure to wear the life jackets and have a ladder just in case. I know a few members who have taken a cold water swim in the last couple years here on truman. Always a good idea to have an extra change of clothes in the boat to change into also. I have extras in mine along with several sets of rain gear in several sizes. They are not much but may keep some one warm long enough to get back to a ramp and warm truck.


Survival Times in Cold Water Without Protective Clothing

Water Temperature		Loss of Dexterity	Exhaustion or	Expected Time of
Degrees C	Degrees F	with no protective clothing	Unconsciousness	Survival
0.3	32.5	Under 2 min.	Under 15 min.	Under 15 to 45 min.
0.3 to 4.5	32.5 - 40	Under 3 min.	15 to 30 min.	30 to 90 min.
4.5 to 10	40 - 50	Under 5 min.	30 to 60 min.	1 to 3 hrs.
10 to 15.5	50 - 60	10 to 15 min.	1 to 2 hrs.	1 to 6 hrs.
15.5 to 21	60 - 70	30 to 40 min.	2 to 7 hrs.	2 to 40 hrs.
21 to 26.5	70 - 80	1 to 2 hrs.	2 to 12 hrs.	3 hrs. to indefinite
Over 26.5	Over 80	2 to 12 hrs.	Indefinite	Indefinite

[Jigging15]

Here is another link relating to the same chart. Some good info. in it.

TheChilling Truth About Cold Water

[x2c]

I know exactly what happens. lol glad I can laugh about it now. I have learned my lesson the hard way and now I respect the water!!!! Guys wear you life jackets even more so when it gets cold!!!

[kazualobzerver]

great timing jared, got lucky myself last year and it's a shock that one can't imagine, been lookin' for my wee wee ever since

[Charley41]

Good info to know.

This time of year i keep my cell phone inside a ziplock in my pocket. They don't work if they get wet.

The lift on the Motor can help raise you back in the boat if it has the up/down buttons on the side. I pratice this a few years ago because i fish alone and during the week maily when thiers not a lot of people out there fishing.