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Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter
Post Number: 270 Registered: 8-2007
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 10:37 pm: |
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Guys, this time of year in the north, or in the south can be very dangerous if you get over exposed.. Heat stroke dehydration etc.. **This stuff is serious.** First off I want to warn everyone about the possible consequences. Use your head and don't over do it. What precautions do you take to ward off the awful effects this (oppressive heat) can bring to a body?? I suffered a mid-level heat stroke 5-years ago, it took 1-full year to get my strength back after that collapse, I was 45 yrs old. It was a scary few days before I felt any where near normal.. Most strokes are from men in the 40-50 age group because they try and do to much in the extreme heat, and many pay the ultimate price for being “TUFF” Mine was in August, and that starts tomorrow.. Be smart, be safe and live long. Billy KBD Fishing
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Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish
Post Number: 889 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008 - 10:00 am: |
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Good advise Billy, I know I've come close at times. Jumping in the lake is a good idea while wearing a life vest of course! Lots of water!! some time heading to a bridge is a good idea finding shade! I like my Cowboy hat to keep cool also!! OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest"
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Charles
Moderator Username: Charles
Post Number: 1118 Registered: 7-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008 - 1:06 pm: |
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Drink lots of water and gatorade before and while on the water. Try to avoid caffenie and booze prior to going. I would also keep a two small towels onboard. Keeping one towel soaking in ice while the other is draped over my head or neck. Like Oz said, head for shade. |
Hawlin_bass
Crappie Username: Hawlin_bass
Post Number: 312 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008 - 4:00 pm: |
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i had a little heat exhaustion while in high school playing ball. drink lots of water is the main thing! fish early, fish late or at night. |