Thread: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

So that you all know the symptoms, here's a chart. You want to avoid the effects of the mid-day (about 11 - 4) sun during mid-summer.

Should make a thread about the dangers of lightning as well! Just read they are up to 7 lightning deaths in FL already this year.

Originally Posted by Nimakdm

Should make a thread about the dangers of lightning as well! Just read they are up to 7 lightning deaths in FL already this year.

Yeah, I've talked about lightning before. My story is that I was out on the octi holding my fishing rod and a cloud MILES away had a single bolt strike the water in front of the pier.

Since it's getting dangerously hot and because I had an episode a couple of years ago - that's why I did this one about heat exhaustion and heat stroke. I had never had a problem before and I didn't recognize the fact that I was sweating profusely indicated that I was becoming heat-exhausted. So all of a sudden I had no energy and just taking a few steps to sit down was all I could do. I asked the pier attendant picking up trash to give me a ride to shade, but he declined because he had trash to pick up. I wish that 1) I had insisted more forcefully and 2) gotten his name. Still, I made it, eventually, taking every opportunity to sit down at every bench until I got in.

These things are related, heat problems and the danger of lightning strikes. They both carry warning signs that need to be heeded and one doesn't need to wait until the situation becomes dire before acting. Then, it's possibly too late.

A great idea is to pack a wet washrag (or two) in a quart sized Ziplock bag and put it on ice in your cooler.
Take frequent breaks to wipe your face, head, back of your neck and upper arms with the chilled cloth.
Even if you have to reapply sunscreen ;-)

I started using this towel from "Frogg Toggs " called a "Chilly Pad" I soak them in water and store in the cooler , they hold a ton water .
Have taken one and cut it to fit up inside my hat , That and take the full size one and roll it up and wrap around your neck
goes a long way to keep you from being a Heat casualty . Also very handy for those early Dove Hunts

But if you cover your neck how will we be able to tell you're from AL it won't be red!!!


Sorry. Just had to say it. LOL Honestly not serious.

+1 on the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad. Have used them extensively for everything outdoors in the summer

Originally Posted by Pier#r

A great idea is to pack a wet washrag (or two) in a quart sized Ziplock bag and put it on ice in your cooler.
Take frequent breaks to wipe your face, head, back of your neck and upper arms with the chilled cloth.
Even if you have to reapply sunscreen ;-)

+1 on this, but add your armpits, that's part of your natural cooling system. Out on the boat with no audience but my wife I also do around my "naughty bits" which is also part of your natural cooling system. You'd be amazed how much difference it makes.

That's just nuts!

One of the most important things to remember is if you stop sweating, you are in serious danger! Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency, if you get to the point of heat stroke and don't get IV fluids and your body temp down, you will most likely die.

Never let it get to this point: take breaks, drink water, sit in the shade, soak you head and back, etc.. If you need help getting back to the AC, ask for help.

No fish is worth a medical emergency!