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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 10, 2009, 12:45:30 AM

Title: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 10, 2009, 12:45:30 AM
Serious question...cant wait till morning the vedder awaits. ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 10, 2009, 12:59:21 AM
I visualize all the bright chromies I'm going to catch in the morning.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: hookme on October 10, 2009, 01:18:43 AM
2 shot of brandy and 2 can of beer ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mor
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 10, 2009, 01:22:44 AM
LOL im trying to get up early not start partying ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: doja on October 10, 2009, 01:37:49 AM
Umm, partying all night long is about the only way I see first light. ;D

Seriously,  I'd be driving there right now. I can't get up early so I do all nighters or drive to the river and sleep in the car till first light. Again if I sleep at home I'm screwed, but the car noise get me up and being right on the river I'm in action quickly. Those are some of my best fishing days too. 
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: DionJL on October 10, 2009, 02:43:05 AM
Well I'm supposed to be leaving the house in 2hrs and 20 mins but I haven't slept a wink. Normally I sleep fine but tonight I think it's a combination of the domestic disturbance going on across the hall and bad food. I think if I fall asleep now, there is no chance of getting up at 5am.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: hue-nut on October 10, 2009, 09:16:12 AM
get out the door and fish Kieth Wilson, the "all hours" fishing hole. :o I know what you mean though especially if its been a few days since I've hit the flow, I remember it being like going snowboarding, when you know that the mountain is getting a ton of fresh snow and its gonna be sick  the next day, your adrenaline is pumping and you are stoked!
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: HOOK on October 10, 2009, 09:16:50 AM
you guys are hilarious  ::) I will work a full afternoon shift get home at 1am and leave to go fishing at 430am and then back home to go back to work that night. sometimes i try to sleep that couple hours and im just fine to get up, other times i just stay up and get stuff together watch TV and then go. If you cant sleep the night before fishing (which lots of fisherman have troubles with) then just stay up and get your fishing gear sorted out and have some TV and alone time or just head to the river to sleep in the car like suggested(i have done this a couple times)


Okay now there is acceptions to this like when im going to be camping/fishing at a new lake or something. I have real troubles sleeping thinking about new places im going. Ugh, i guess next year is going to be sleep deprives with all the exploring im planning  ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mor
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 10, 2009, 11:16:14 AM
I didnt make it was too tired....GRRRRRRR LOL Im busy sunday but monday morning ill make it guarenteed.I guess it will be less of a gong show while most people will be working.Is anybody interested in fishing together monday?Im not the most experienced guy fishing up here yet ive only caught pink salmon so far since ive been here. In california i would back troll quikfish on the sacramento river.Im not a "flosser" so dont worry about that.My few fishin buddies arent around right now so i need somebody to go with.Its been 4 years since i caught a "king" Spring cant wait......
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: arimaBOATER on October 10, 2009, 12:31:03 PM
--- Do not drink coffee after 4 pm ----------- Eat a lighter meal between 6-7 pm (do not eat a big pizza... or 2 sandwiches etc at bed time as it will make ya toss & turn...as your system is putting more around one's waistline thus a restless sleep .....If ya eat 1/2 toast & some chicken before ya sleep your body will produce melitoin or something like that in one's brain which makes people "sleepy" I think they sell melitoin (sp ?) in drug stores if ya want a natural sleep. --------- If it's noisy I guess ya can put in ear plugs OR run a noisy fan in your bedroon to drain out exterior noise. A noisy fan then tends to "sing me to sleep" so to say. ------------ If one goes to bed & rises near the same times daily the body gets in a timing to get a better sleep. ---- Oh I also drink a few beers (3-4-6) weekly & ya the booze does make for a deep sleep.   The very best advice though is think positive ...because if we put our minds on things that make us angry...or unforgiveness...fearful thoughts  or having an arguement....well that causes a bad night sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (if ya have a wife ya can do "you know what" & that will put ya to sleep...ha :o) For me need at least 6 hrs to 8 hrs. good sleep OR will feel lousy....do not know how HOOK gets away with so little sleep on those days he mentions.... my heart would give out or I'd be stressed out.---- 1 more thing that came to me... do not do heavy exercise workout near bedtime...where ya get your heart racing...you will have trouble sleeping. --- A walk or light bike ride is ok. MIND YOU all info is just general as your system may totally work dif. than mine.(Eagleye... I drink those 4-6 beers in 1 night also but just drink 1x per wk...... but do tend to have to go for a "leak" 2 x during the night to get rid of the excess liquid "beer") serotonin is the proper spelling... bedtime glass of warm milk or 1/2 toast with chicken will help ya sleep.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: Eagleye on October 10, 2009, 12:48:07 PM
I agree with everything arima boater said good info... except booze does the opposite for me, it stops me from having a deep sleep and I wake up early... maybe it is becasue I drink 4-6-10 in one night though...
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: bluesteele on October 10, 2009, 01:40:42 PM
2 or so  ;D

double rum&coke ...Lemon Hart or Myers.

Nighty night  ;D



Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: HOOK on October 10, 2009, 04:03:19 PM
I cant believe you let being tired stopped you from going  ::) are you kidding me. I have driven to lakes with no sleep at all and thats like a 3-4 hr drive  ;) You should have just gone the night before and slept in the car then.

How do you figure people will be working on monday ???? you do realize its Thanksgiving monday right and nobody will be working, that day is usually the busiest day of this weekend. I will be out monday unfortunately because the boss let me go friday  ::) ha ha
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: Truecast on October 10, 2009, 05:55:04 PM
  I go through all my gear, sharpen hooks, make roe bags, re-line reels, pack my box or vest and get everything in the truck. Between that and making a lunch and getting the coffee pot ready for the morning while having a beer or two usually makes me and my eyes tired enough for 4.5 - 5 hours sleep before I have to get up for first light. I still usually wake up before the alarm goes off though :D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mor
Post by: Matt on October 10, 2009, 07:02:41 PM
Glass of wine settles the nerves nicely.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: chris gadsden on October 10, 2009, 07:41:31 PM
Watch the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: arimaBOATER on October 10, 2009, 07:59:47 PM
Chris of all the things I mentioned in an earlier "post" cannot come close to your good sleep advice. ----------- So all ya have to do EVERYONE is record 3 games of the Maple Leafs games on 1 dvd & play it in your bedroom & 99% of everyone who will do this will fall asleep & when your alarm goes off ya will wake up with the 3rd game still playing. That play by play calling will get anyone sleepy.  ------------------------ When a sports figure boxer or whoever has a big event imagine whoever gets the best sleep will have an edge in the contest. They must take "something" the night before to get themselves to sleep. (from prior post on this topic let me say.... correct name is "serotonin"....also heard that warm glass of milk & or 1/2 toast with small piece of chicken or turkey near bedtime (not any other meat..or) will increase your serotonin thus will give ya a better night's sleep. Getting sunlight in the daytime also gives your body more serotonin levels.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 10, 2009, 08:01:49 PM
Watch the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D ;D

Bet he's sleeping soundly right now after watching his boys got ventilated again tonight.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mor
Post by: CALI 2 B.C. on October 10, 2009, 08:28:36 PM
LOL funny chris i dont really watch NHL im NFL fan from cali but a hardcore philadelphia eagles fan we play sunday @ 10 vs the 0-4 buccaneers. IMm expecting a good thorough smashing of them. ;D Turkey n ham for dinner i should sleep well.Still lookin 4 a fishing partner for monday if anybody is interested ill enen provide the goodies LOL.One question for yall what size leader line would you recommend.The weight not length.THANKS
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: HOOK on October 10, 2009, 08:33:36 PM
it all depends on what your going to target. If im fishing a hole with springs its 10 or 12lb line. coho water without springs then its 6,8 or even 10lb. Normally i just fish 10lb because i fish where all the species are around  ;) the coho dont seem to mind the little bit heavier line. The vedder really isnt crystal clear unless your in shallow runs and you most likely wont be finding springs there.
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: Bassonator on October 10, 2009, 08:56:06 PM
Make whoopie with the wife....no wait shes pissed at me for going fishing.....try a cup of cocoa before I hit the couch. ;D
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: joska on October 10, 2009, 10:08:10 PM
Make whoopie with the wife....no wait shes pissed at me for going fishing.....try a cup of cocoa before I hit the couch. ;D

theres always room for a girlfriend bassonator...
Title: Re: What do you do when you cant sleep becuuse you know youre fishing in the mornin
Post by: HOOK on October 10, 2009, 10:29:32 PM
Thanks for that ChromeKings  :o that reminded me i need to clean/oil my cp reel because it wasnt running as smooth as i like it last time out  >:(