This week I gathered up all my gear, got it all ready to go and tested my thermometer rig. I ended getting a refrigerator/freezer thermometer that is because it can withstand moisture and takes readings in the range I needed. I tested the thermometers ability to be fully submerged in water, the thermometer filled with water but seemed to work just fine. Next I wanted to test how long I needed to leave the thermometer in the water to get an accurate reading. I did this by fully submerging the thermometer in water and taking a reading every minute until the temperature remained the same three readings in a row. I repeated this three times and found that after five minutes in each trail the reading remains the same. Next I needed to secure the thermometer to my fishing pole; luckily the thermometer already has a clasp with a hole in it (for a suction cup) making this not too difficult (I did put some tape around the hole so the edge does not accidently cut the fishing line). I threaded some line through the hole and attached the thermometer with the same knot that I use to attach hooks (clinch knot). I have not tried casting it out yet but I did drop it and reel it back up with no problems. My only concern is the thermometer getting snagged on something and breaking off but I plan on casting it in a shallow area so I can get a feel for it. Other than that not too much new information, I will be going fishing on Saturday and hopefully Sunday (If I do not get called into work). I will be fishing at dusk because the clearnose skate feeds at night (semi- nocturnal).
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| My thermometer rig |
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| Close up of thermometer |
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| Backside of thermomter |
Steph--your pics aren't showing. You might have to reload them.
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