Late Winter andEarly spring: Draining trailers?

[reddog]

Most tailraces have one fast water ramp that is open almost year round for people to use during nicer weather in the winter.

My Question: When boat fishing tailraces in late winter and early spring, how many of you guys will take the time to let the water drain out of your trailer before pulling up the ramp? When you pull up the ramp right away, it is like broadcasting a layer of water on the surface of the ramp. Usually the dusk and dawn temps are in the 20s, and this can and does become a problem for those coming and going afterwards afterwards.

I never used to do this, until several years ago, someone told me about it, it made perfect sense. It was like DUH, Why didnt I think of that. I wonder if it is that way for most, that they just never thought about it.
15-20 seconds extra on the ramp cannot make a difference in your fishing day, but can make quite a difference for someone whos rig slides down the ramp, jack-knifes his boat into the dock, and then needs to be pulled out.

[punch1]

I wait until most of the water drains now also. I never use to until someone told me why. I think most people are considerate and the ones that pull out without letting the water run off are just not as informed. They will be if it's them pulling their boat out at midnight! If you see someone preparing to pull their trailer out, maybe just mention it. It has been my experience, however, that no matter what, if you plan to pull out late or erly, there will always be some icing. That's where four wheel drive and sand come in handy, especially on some of the steeper worn out landings.

[reddog]

Sand or no sand, I wouldnt go without a 4 wheel drive. Usually those fast water ramps are too steep for anything but 4 wheel drive in the spring. You just reminded me to throw in a bag of sand for the weekend tho. , Thanks.