It’s a bit embarrassing, but I’m just not sure how else to put this - any of ya’ll have problems with “regularity” on a long day of fishing? Even though I’ve been fishin my whole life, I still think it’s just the excitement that gets to me. Betty’s taken to packing me a thermos of prune juice which sure helps, but I’m wonderin’ am I the only one that has to deal with this?
My best advice to you would be tread softly and consume your own waste waste.
You’re not alone. Camping gets to me. Any change in routine seems to be the trigger for me. I love camping but it always seems to bind me up. Prune juice is a good answer. Apple juice works for me too. I think staying hydrated is the most important thing. Not the coffee, booze, or beer kind of hydration either. Just plain water is the best.
Good Luck,
Life, is the time He gave you to determine where you want to spend eternity.
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Staying hydrated is the best way to avoid problems. You may not realize how much water you lose over the course of a days fishing.
It twern’t this Betty!
Duane? Is that you again?
Trouts don’t live in ugly places
Yeah - someone told me if you alternate hot and cold drinks, like a cup of coffee followed by a glass of cold water, it gets things movin.’ I know it’s not good, but I usually don’t drink anything at all, especiallly if I know I’m going to be in a drift boat all day - it’s just too much of a hassle, and I’ve fallen out of the boat a couple of times with my waders around my ankles! I think I remember someone on this board saying that you could have kidney stones form in a matter of minutes if you’re under-hydrated! Minutes?!? Is that really true?
Gerry
Don’t let these youngins tease you. I’m up in years as well, and it can be a problem- getting to the stream, stringing up, then having to strip the vest and waders off because nature called. I had Esther sew a flap in the back seat of my waders, she used some water proof zippers like you have on float bags- it works pretty good. Also, before I go astream, I drink a pot of coffee and finish off about 7 Pall Malls, which usually gets my constitution in the right mood so I can use the port o john at the turnout. Don’t eat none of this fancy stuff that’s been tossed out on the other board either- I have some eggs and bacon, maybe a “half and half” cocktail in the morning which gets ther tract flowing good too.
Whoops! No sorry Betty, I wasn’t referring to you! I was talking about my wonderful wife of 36 years, god bless her soul. Who’s Duane?
Hey there Betty,
This dude is Duanes other brother Duane.His own sisters son.
Mark
Their names are Duane too.
I’d imagine after his dumpster diving he’d be having trouble!!
Trouts don’t live in ugly places
I have the reverse problem and, the more layers of stuff I’m wearing, the fewer trees and bushes there are, the worse it seems to be. God bless, Kleenex for those pocket sized packages.
Colston- Good tip, I forgot about those, also keep some baby wipes in the car, I have some from when the grandkids were in diapers and they work great.
Hey folks, thanks for all the good tips - especially the baby wipes, I hadn’t thought of that!! Glad to know I’m not alone, and it’s ok to share these things among friends.
So far I’ve been postponing the urge but so help me IT’S TIME. I’m gonna sell used cars here “driven only to church and store”. I’ve got this feeling that there would be some buyers here.
Mark
Your Interests , listed as paintball , 4 wheeling and horses and a penchant for dumpster diving would seem to indicate , that you indulge in sports that would shake it out of you .
Perhaps stick to those strenuous sports and leave the quiet restfull sports alone . While trolling will raise some bites it is perhaps too relaxing for your body type and maybe you should spend a little more time standing tall and flyfishing .
Ps Duane while your in the dumpster getting lunch perhaps that is also good place to use the wet wipes.
I could be wrong , It seems unlikely , but I suppose it could happen.
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Hmmm…not really sure why you would leap to those conclusions based on my interests. Just because I think goin’ out with the boys and messin’ about with paintball or finding good stuff in the trash means I can’t be a fly fisher as well? The only thing worse than a painfully narrow mind, my friend, is one that is combined with a sense of snobbery. Fly fishing is not some exclusive club, it’s a method for catching fish, pure and simple, and whatever other intellectual pretensions you may have about it are yours to own, ok?
p.s. - I am not Duane, and I don’t know who Duane is. What is it with you?
ya gotta drink fluids. Our bodies need liquid to function properly. Even a small bottle of water would fit nicely somewhere in your boat. Drink, drink, drink. ALso, ignore the prattle about Duane, whoever he is.
Geritol-Jack Daniels if you please !!
GeritolAngler;
I had to change my diet due to high sugar and became very regular, at home! When I travel it’s another story. Have to wait and see what happens next spring on those long weekend camping trips.