I can recall two instances when I got affected by the heat many years ago. I was working nights, starting at 23:00 and finishing at 07:00 which gave me chance to go river fishing during the day very close to home and be back home in time to get 6 hour sleep.
Both instances I sat out on the bank fishing for about 6 hours before going home and feeling OK, and it was not even as hot as it has been lately so never even put my brolly up for a bit of shade. When I got up at just gone 22:00, I was as sick as a pig, top of my head was roasting and I was as dizzy as anything and did not know what planet I was on and basically, I was suffering a bit of sunstroke and had to ring in sick.
A contributing factor was the fact that I was facing the sun across the river and with its reflection, I got a double whammy of its rays and I think it was that which caused the problem.
Usually when its as hot as this, I sit out under a normal umbrella set up outside the bivvy and hopefully with just a light breeze blowing underneath or around it keeps you cool. Ideally, I like to tilt it towards the Sun resting on the ground to avoid its reflection off the water if I am facing it across the pond
But, realistically, I prefer to just stay at home when it gets too hot and avoid Summer and restart end of September.
Both instances I sat out on the bank fishing for about 6 hours before going home and feeling OK, and it was not even as hot as it has been lately so never even put my brolly up for a bit of shade. When I got up at just gone 22:00, I was as sick as a pig, top of my head was roasting and I was as dizzy as anything and did not know what planet I was on and basically, I was suffering a bit of sunstroke and had to ring in sick.
A contributing factor was the fact that I was facing the sun across the river and with its reflection, I got a double whammy of its rays and I think it was that which caused the problem.
Usually when its as hot as this, I sit out under a normal umbrella set up outside the bivvy and hopefully with just a light breeze blowing underneath or around it keeps you cool. Ideally, I like to tilt it towards the Sun resting on the ground to avoid its reflection off the water if I am facing it across the pond
But, realistically, I prefer to just stay at home when it gets too hot and avoid Summer and restart end of September.
In reply to Post #31
I've had sunstroke a couple of times, when surfing in Cornwall as a youngster. It's not funny, believe me. Throwing up, shivering, even with a jumper on, and feeling like you've got a bad hangover.
I've had sunstroke a couple of times, when surfing in Cornwall as a youngster. It's not funny, believe me. Throwing up, shivering, even with a jumper on, and feeling like you've got a bad hangover.
In reply to Post #27
I agree
I agree
My anti vaxxer friend think we have been and are being groomed. I e always told him he has self groomed himself over covid. But after reading the news over the last week I actually think he might have a point.
It's summer for **** sake. We don't need warnings it's ****ing obvious it's going to be hot. What has happened to us???
It's summer for **** sake. We don't need warnings it's ****ing obvious it's going to be hot. What has happened to us???
In reply to Post #34
Can't wait for the winter
Can't wait for the winter
In reply to Post #34
I remember '76 when the water level dropped by 6ft in the lake I was fishing. A few days of extremely hot weather is bearable, if it continues for 2 months. That's a different story.
I remember '76 when the water level dropped by 6ft in the lake I was fishing. A few days of extremely hot weather is bearable, if it continues for 2 months. That's a different story.
In reply to Post #34
Careful my friend. If you begin to think that an anti vaxer has a point then you have been in the sun too long
Careful my friend. If you begin to think that an anti vaxer has a point then you have been in the sun too long
I've had heatstroke a few times, and boy it knocks you out.
I was fishing for a few days, just under a brolly, but with the sun it was like an oven, the whole lake was like a suntrap. Despite drinking plenty I could feel a headache starting to build and I felt rough, eventually puking.
I actually had to pack up a couple of days early, which was no easy task.
I used to play American Football, and in a hot UK summer in full kit that can be heavy work, I've seen a few people go down with heatstroke, you see them getting confused and not being able to think.
As for Fisheries shutting, if the powers that be decide, are we the ones to judge?
They have to cater for the thickest denominator and we know how we have created a nation of sheep...
Tin hat is on, and kevlar vest is to hand...
I was fishing for a few days, just under a brolly, but with the sun it was like an oven, the whole lake was like a suntrap. Despite drinking plenty I could feel a headache starting to build and I felt rough, eventually puking.
I actually had to pack up a couple of days early, which was no easy task.
I used to play American Football, and in a hot UK summer in full kit that can be heavy work, I've seen a few people go down with heatstroke, you see them getting confused and not being able to think.
As for Fisheries shutting, if the powers that be decide, are we the ones to judge?
They have to cater for the thickest denominator and we know how we have created a nation of sheep...
Tin hat is on, and kevlar vest is to hand...
In reply to Post #38
Close em' ..... But there will still be carpers using retainers through the night ...''To get the shot''.... :(
Close em' ..... But there will still be carpers using retainers through the night ...''To get the shot''.... :(
In reply to Post #18
I lived there for 9 years and only got back in sep. I can assure you they're all laughing at us.
I lived there for 9 years and only got back in sep. I can assure you they're all laughing at us.
Just been having a conversation with a friend who is on holiday nr Oxwich in south wales
and obviously the "heatwave "
came into the conversation and we had to laugh as we both were on a school trip to Kilvrough outdoor centre in 76 which is only a few miles from Oxwich bay
and that was a proper heatwave and all water had been turned off and standpipes only ...we were taken twice a day to the sea to have our washes in the sea
we still had to wear our school uniforms for lessons but we were allowed to take our blazers off inside
and yes people did pass out but were soon told to pull themselves together
..i guess things were different back then
and obviously the "heatwave "
came into the conversation and we had to laugh as we both were on a school trip to Kilvrough outdoor centre in 76 which is only a few miles from Oxwich bay and that was a proper heatwave and all water had been turned off and standpipes only ...we were taken twice a day to the sea to have our washes in the sea
we still had to wear our school uniforms for lessons but we were allowed to take our blazers off inside
and yes people did pass out but were soon told to pull themselves together
..i guess things were different back then
In reply to Post #1
In answer to my original post. I personally think we should be able to make up our own minds whether it's safe to fish or not. Because at the end of the day quoting a H+S course I once attended we are our own H+S officer we need to risk asses it for ourselves. These fisheries that are closing I dont think are to worried about the fish stocks. ( the fish are hardy they will adapt ) There more worried about what might happen if there is an issue with an angler due to the conditions while on there water in legal terms.
Anyone know of any fisheries who have been bought to task legally due to an angler having an issue while on there water.. I'd be surprised if there hasn't been?
In answer to my original post. I personally think we should be able to make up our own minds whether it's safe to fish or not. Because at the end of the day quoting a H+S course I once attended we are our own H+S officer we need to risk asses it for ourselves. These fisheries that are closing I dont think are to worried about the fish stocks. ( the fish are hardy they will adapt ) There more worried about what might happen if there is an issue with an angler due to the conditions while on there water in legal terms.
Anyone know of any fisheries who have been bought to task legally due to an angler having an issue while on there water.. I'd be surprised if there hasn't been?
Was fishing yesterday, it was warm, but I kept myself in the shade and it was fine. Saw loads of fish lazily milling around, didn't ever feel like I was going to catch one but it was very pleasant all the same.
In reply to Post #43
Potentially a big jump up tomorrow. Just two or three degrees makes a difference. They are predicting up 10.
Noone has to listen to the advice but just based on some post here there are plenty of thickos that think 40 degrees
Here is the same as 27 in tenerife. Or 34 in 1976
People in UK flats without aircon will struggle. Elderly, babies etc.
There's no harm in making people aware. Though I agree the bright red angry graphics are pure sensationalism
Potentially a big jump up tomorrow. Just two or three degrees makes a difference. They are predicting up 10.
Noone has to listen to the advice but just based on some post here there are plenty of thickos that think 40 degrees
Here is the same as 27 in tenerife. Or 34 in 1976
People in UK flats without aircon will struggle. Elderly, babies etc.
There's no harm in making people aware. Though I agree the bright red angry graphics are pure sensationalism
In reply to Post #44
Yes, it will be a big jump tomorrow. Probably going to be the worst ever Monday at work!
Yes, it will be a big jump tomorrow. Probably going to be the worst ever Monday at work!