LittleWorm Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Well where I live ( Cornwall ) Walleye and Pike open this Saturday 06/May and it looks like its going to be really crummy weather. It's calling for 15-20+ mm of rain. I like fishing but I do believe I am getting to the age where I don't think it will be worth it to stand out there all day getting soaking wet. Maybe it the old age setting into my bones or maybe im just getting smarter and wiser in my old age ( smarter and wiser, yeah right lol ) but I think I will be sitting opening day out in this area . Now the good news is I also fish in another area ( Ompah ) opening day is a week later so I will be hoping for much better weather! Who else is planning on sitting out opening day due to the weather or am I the only baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I don't mind going out if the fish are on....I just don't see it this weekend,Im thinking it's going to be a tough weekend fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'll be 50 this year and although I've battled through many a circumstance for the thrill of the hit the combination of temps and moisture just ain't worth it. Sitting out for sure but gonna make a trip up to our place just the same. Been 10 months and I still haven"t raised a flagpole. Better get on that before the neighbours chase me out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've stood in the pouring rain, snow, freezing rain more times than I can count, and suffered the consequences on more than one occasion. I think I consider myself wise enough to know better. Of course the weather man could get it partly wrong???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 ive got a heck of a lot of work to do up at the lake in this weekend...Rain has never stopped me from fishing...but i wish it would stop me from having to do the work i gotta do lol Good goretex and some good layering...no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 good luck if you get out. We are only a few years apart in age and I totally hear you there on weather and the 'naw that's going to hurt later' factor. However I have to work on my weekends that I don't have my kids and the one area I could hit up close to homer after work is still closed for a few more weeks (sanctuary). So good luck to you if you go and to all others going out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) If I get wet running (actually walking faster than a crawl) from the truck to wherever I can guarantee I will get a cold now. Fishing in the rain = pneumonia. Edited May 5, 2017 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWorm Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've stood in the pouring rain, snow, freezing rain more times than I can count, and suffered the consequences on more than one occasion. I think I consider myself wise enough to know better. Of course the weather man could get it partly wrong???? The weatherman is payed big $ to get it right, they are never wrong! What other job do you know of ( besides being a politician ) that you can be wrong 90% of the time and have no clue at all what you are talking about and still keep your job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 First real big injury (pretty sure I tore my miniscus) and I can feel the rain in my knee. I won't be getting out until it's sunny and above 10C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 This will be the first year I can remember not fishing opening weekend I'm at the doctors office waiting to get a procedure done on my hand that will put me outta commission for about 2 weeks It's driving me nuts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWorm Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 This will be the first year I can remember not fishing opening weekend I'm at the doctors office waiting to get a procedure done on my hand that will put me outta commission for about 2 weeks It's driving me nuts!!!! I hope it's nothing to serious and gets better quick Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) The way it's been raining here? If I wait a bit the fish might come to me, now if I could hold a rod without dropping it! LOL I might need to find waders for my dog! Edited May 5, 2017 by OhioFisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'll be out there tomorrow fishing pike opener on lake O, getting wet.. but hopefully catching fish There's conflicting rain forecasts on the few weather sites I visit, hoping we get some breaks. Don't think the pike are gonna mind too much. Boats already docked at the spot to avoid the nasty open water 6km run from launch to the area and I can't let down the fishing buddy who's dying to go. I don't really mind fishing in the nasty stuff as long as it's above 0.. and when you get off the water and sit down to some warm food and cold drink, it's an incredible feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Bag Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Funeral on Saturday then I'll be on Quinte Sunday May 7-14. Hoping the fish are active and the weather, not so much. Sadly the weatherman is usually right when you don't want him to be! They say you have to be there for the bad times in order to be there for the good! We'll see. For those that make it out, best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUMP KNOWS Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 How was opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 snuck some casting in off of the dock this weekend, weather was pretty beauty yesterday...no takers though...couple more weeks and things will be a bit better. Once that water temperature gets above the low 40's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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