truevolfan Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I was curious what others did about storing their equipment during the winter. Do you leave it on your boat or do you bring it in and just load up when you get a chance to go. Basically I have about three times more gear than I need on my boat. Not that I am lazy but I sure hate to load and unload if I don't really have to (guess I am lazy now that I think about it). Just don't want to screw something up but if it don't hurt anything sure would make life easier to leave all that stuff on the boat year round. I can't imagine that it would hurt lures, rods, reels, etc. would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I usually fish through the winter so no need to store it. But usually only have in the boat what I need to fish with for the time of year I'm out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRocket Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 wow, a new topic!!!!(been a lil dead round here the past few days) my adivce would be bring the rods/rees in, along with anything that you don't want to freeze( line, soft plastics,any liquids, ect.)prolly the biggest thing is the boat itself, make sure all water is out of th boat and motor. change the gear lube in the LU, if any is water in there it will freeze and could pop the seals. run as much gas out as possible, then treat it with seafoam or stabil, fog the motor, and bring the batteries in( might get ya a year or two more out of them). or bundle up and keep fishing!!! hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletDeuce Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I usually fish through the winter so no need to store it. But usually only have in the boat what I need to fish with for the time of year I'm out there. +1 Don't let the cool temps deter you. SoHo & Watauga really shine during the colder months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truevolfan Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yeah I wasn't talking so much about storing for the winter but just more on a daily basis. For instance say from December thru February do you put your stuff on the boat, go fish then when you get home take it out and then put it back on when you go again, etc. I was just curious if the cold really would hurt anything and if not why not just leave it on like I do the other months. Could cold weather really hurt plastics, reels, etc.? Hate to take a chance but really a pain loading and unloading the boat everytime you go fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtCarmelBugMan Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Like a lot of the others said I fish all winter and I also keep my boat inside a heated garage however anytime my boat is left out the depth finders are removed and the rods and reels. The cold won't have that much of a lasting effect on them however reels have oil and grease in them which become thicker in cold weather. If you spend much time tinkering with your reels you will quickly learn lighter viscosity oils and grease is the easiest way to make your reels perform better. As for the boat like Glitterrocket said make sure all the water is out. That is a must even for the trailer ride back home. The water can turn to ice pretty quick with cold temps and a 70 mph wind blowing across the motor. The LU seals can get busted pretty easy with ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pccustomtackle Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 You can also loosen the drag on your reels that are going to be sitting a while...it takes the pressure off the drag washers. Just dont forget to retighten before you go again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I usually fish through the winter so no need to store it. But usually only have in the boat what I need to fish with for the time of year I'm out there. +1 what is winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 +1 what is winter? Its that time of year I can usually catch some decent fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfish Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yup, put me in the fish year around catogory. Besides my boats stays in the garage (which doesn't dip below 50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Its that time of year I can usually catch some decent fish. also the time of year you don't need a shotgun to keep the jet-fleas away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I take everything out at the end of November and load it all back in April. If you're fishing in weather below 60 and there's someone on your spot it's not me. I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownfish03 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 JoeP....your missing out!!!! Thats PRIME TIME SMALLIE weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 JoeP....your missing out!!!! Thats PRIME TIME SMALLIE weather! +1. i would chance going a week without a bite for the opportunity to hook one of those winter brown monsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 +1. i would chance going a week without a bite for the opportunity to hook one of those winter brown monsters There ain't nothing like those " winter brown monsters" and its about time for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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