53deg is cold.

[dhyams]

But went out anyway :) First weekend of the season 4/6 in Chickamauga Lake.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/19hhts3chf80e1n/TRIM_20130406_161245.mp4

[Boonejeepin]

53 degree water?

[snyderaaron]

Last year we started when it was 48 degree water. A full wetsuit helps plus gloves and booties

[dhyams]

53 degree water?

Yes ;)

I'm a southern boy...not used to those kinds of temps.

[mmandley]

Yes ;)

I'm a southern boy...not used to those kinds of temps.

53 is respectable cold water for the wet suit. Gloves is real nice, i went bare foot in the 51 water and my feet were fine. Face sure hurt when i would fall though.

[Boonejeepin]

53 is chilly anywhere!

[kaneboats]

Face sure hurt when i would fall though.

That's because at that temp the water is frozen over. I think water freezes right around 59, at least in the south.

[mmandley]

That's because at that temp the water is frozen over. I think water freezes right around 59, at least in the south.

HAHAHA very possible. Very Possible Sir.

[Salyers]

But went out anyway :) First weekend of the season 4/6 in Chickamauga Lake.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/19hhts3chf80e1n/TRIM_20130406_161245.mp4

Well I was going to get the Mojo out last weekend and head to the same spot, but after seeing the water temp u posted I think I'll wait another 2 weeks or so! I am a cold weather wennie! Even with wetsuit it better be about 60deg! If you see a red and white mojo come say hi! We are building a house on Savannah Bay in Harrison Bay so I need some pointers on the best spots from the Dam to Harrison Bay Area.

[dhyams]

Well I was going to get the Mojo out last weekend and head to the same spot, but after seeing the water temp u posted I think I'll wait another 2 weeks or so! I am a cold weather wennie! Even with wetsuit it better be about 60deg! If you see a red and white mojo come say hi! We are building a house on Savannah Bay in Harrison Bay so I need some pointers on the best spots from the Dam to Harrison Bay Area.

You're in luck then....my fisherfriend tells me that he's reading a balmy 64 this evening :)

OK, so I nerded out and made this for you:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201731435393034208648.0004da326c23af50035f a&msa=0&ll=35.156968,-85.150394&spn=0.126031,0.192261

Click on all of the different things to see what they are.

Enjoy! I'm jealous that you're going to be right there on the water!

Also this is important:

http://www.tva.gov/river/lakeinfo/op_guides/chickamauga.htm

I'll be on the lookout for you...I'm hoping to make it out there Sunday afternoon/evening. Blue and yellow mobius lsv.

[rdlangston13]

im getting better with the cool water, two years ago half way through oct i was in a full 3/2, last year i finished at the end of november in a heater top

[mmandley]

im getting better with the cool water, two years ago half way through oct i was in a full 3/2, last year i finished at the end of november in a heater top

This is only relative if you know the temp of the water.

It can be 80 degrees outside and 60 water will feel awesome
It can be 60 degrees outside and 60 water will be freezing.

[Salyers]

You're in luck then....my fisherfriend tells me that he's reading a balmy 64 this evening :)

OK, so I nerded out and made this for you:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201731435393034208648.0004da326c23af50035f a&msa=0&ll=35.156968,-85.150394&spn=0.126031,0.192261

Click on all of the different things to see what they are.

Enjoy! I'm jealous that you're going to be right there on the water!

Also this is important:

http://www.tva.gov/river/lakeinfo/op_guides/chickamauga.htm

I'll be on the lookout for you...I'm hoping to make it out there Sunday afternoon/evening. Blue and yellow mobius lsv.
Wow! Thanks!!! That Map is exactly what I needed!! Thank You very much! Hope to see u out there soon!

[dhyams]

You're welcome :)

Correction on the temp: 64 in Chester Frost, 57 in the channel.

[dhyams]

If you see a red and white mojo come say hi!

Hey, I think I saw you out there! The boys and I cruised through Chester Frost around 7:45pm, looked out there in the channel, and there sat a red/white wakeboard boat...too far away for me to see the make, but it was purty ;) If it was you, it looks like you got to enjoy a nice sunset.

Another thing...go to Walmart, look next to the gun ammo counter, and get a Chickamauga Lake map. Only $6-$8, and it's invaluable. Chickamauga will happily eat your prop...she's shallow and has hazards in strange spots.

[NCSUmoomba]

53 is cold. I have a 2mm springsuit, and I don't go much below 60.

[Salyers]

Hey, I think I saw you out there! The boys and I cruised through Chester Frost around 7:45pm, looked out there in the channel, and there sat a red/white wakeboard boat...too far away for me to see the make, but it was purty ;) If it was you, it looks like you got to enjoy a nice sunset.

Another thing...go to Walmart, look next to the gun ammo counter, and get a Chickamauga Lake map. Only $6-$8, and it's invaluable. Chickamauga will happily eat your prop...she's shallow and has hazards in strange spots.

Nope not me. But next weekend it will be. Just waxed her and detailed the interior. Next off to the dealer on Monday for spring service. . Thanks for the map advice! Will put it to good use. Not looking to buy another prop after I tore up one last summer.