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Never rely on cell phones on ERIE.“They also personally realized an error and mentioned to me that they wish they had a marine band VHF-FM radio aboard their boat to assist in communicating with us easier without dropping a call,” Cambell said.
I always rely on my cell phone to take pictures of the fish we catchNever rely on cell phones on ERIE.
I can tell you from experience that it don't take long, and it dont take much! My boat went from "fish on" to bottom of the lake in less than 2 minutes last summer, and that was on Alum... Some moron not being mindful of their wake, disregarding boater law, common sense and safety.From the pic, it looks like a calm day. Wonder what happened to take on that much water?
That is a poor statement! "I have been street racing since I was 15 years old. As long ad you are a good driver and capable of weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds your fine. I've never wrecked and never will because I'm smarter than the average bear. Stick around and I will tell you how to look down the barrel of a gun to ensure your ammo is seating properly while chambering on semi autos"Misdirection,that's just a poor statement about bass boats.I have fished Erie for yrs out of bass boats and never an issue.Experience on the big water and knowing how to read and take waves is the issue,not the boats.A well built 19+ft bass boat can more than adequately handle Erie on most days,depending on the operator.And pretty sure that can be said for a lot of non bass boats out there.Not saying I've really enjoyed some days out there in 4-6 footers,but watching the weather,knowing how to take the waves,working the throttle correctly and above all,not rushing will get you out and back safely.
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This was the second bass boat to go down out of Ashtabula alone this year. Not only are these guys risking their own lives, but those of who come out and rescue them and salvage their boats.Misdirection,that's just a poor statement about bass boats.I have fished Erie for yrs out of bass boats and never an issue.Experience on the big water and knowing how to read and take waves is the issue,not the boats.A well built 19+ft bass boat can more than adequately handle Erie on most days,depending on the operator.And pretty sure that can be said for a lot of non bass boats out there.Not saying I've really enjoyed some days out there in 4-6 footers,but watching the weather,knowing how to take the waves,working the throttle correctly and above all,not rushing will get you out and back safely.
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Yea, we saw the forecast for Sunday being 3-5s and decided we didn't need to be out there.Sunday morning was awful rough....those hard south winds can be very decieving to the unexperienced lake erie boater...
To some extent you are correct. I have never been on Erie in a bass boat. I have never robbed a bank either. Not because I haven't wanted to, but because it is a historically bad idea and has the potential to go seriously wrong. With that being said. I have been on erie and have experienced it go from nearly glass to 8-9s in no time. It was a scary ride back on a large charter and that was enough to tell me that Erie ain't no joke. I'm sure there are alot of guys that are more experienced than most that take that chance on a daily basis and are confidant/able. Probably even considered to be pros. But it only takes a short lapse of judgement for pros to lose their lives the same way an inexperienced captain would. It is not always at the fault of the operator and often time is the result of not having eyes on the back of your head.So,you obviously don't know bass boats and lake Erie,but what's your point? I bet many of the thousands of guys running bass boats up there that have no issues would disagree w/you.Weather(forecasts and current),wind direction,knowing how to run waves,and common sense make it very possible and very safe.You do not know what your talking about.No disrespect intended personally,but you just don't know.
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The one time I was out on the charter and it went from flat to 8-9s was more than enough to form any man's opinion. The forecast was clear no storms, minimal wind, etc. in fact we almost didn't go because the forecast was too mild we expected it to be a horrible day. WE have all had the days where no chop = no fish! Well that changed drastically and with no notice... This was my first Erie trip and I went on that boat with arrogance due to me spending 3-5 days a week on the water for the better part of my life. When the other guys were prepping themselves for nausea by taking motion sickness meds I was making fun of them and while standing on the edge of the boat leaning over the real pulling walleye off the worm harness. Well no more than 15 minutes later I was eating crow ad I looked out the bow of the charter and seen nothing but stormy skies between myself and heaven. No land, no water, we were climbing to the to of the wave and by my account I swear we were completely vertical. And to come back down the other side nothing could be seen but a wall of water in any direction and I truly feared for my life more than I ever had before! Once we were back to the harbour and I was able to find my land legs the buoy reports said that what I had just experienced were 8-9s. Every man there (Erie vets included) swore it was more like 10-12s. Idk and can't make that conclusion because I have never experienced anything comparable prior, or sense that day. I have been back several times a year sense and have had great experiences everytime. Including the days where it was soo calm it was as if someone set the boat on an enormous mirror and we caught nothing but the occasional catfish. (still mad the captain wouldn't let me keep them, can't be no worse than Mississippi River Cats) That one experience was enough for ne to respect that lake and never take it for granted.Again,that's kinda where common sense comes in to play.You have every available resource at your disposal to know if wind is going to switch and how much waves will build.I NEVER go out not knowing.If it is,is going to be or possibly could turn ugly,then you don't risk it.Again I have ran home from pelee in 5-6 footers.Would I go out in them?No.W/resources available would I ever put myself in that situation again?No.Butw/a little common sense and planning a bass boat can not only handle it,but can be safe and enjoyable in almost as much wave as a 1-21Ft aluminum deep v.That's the facts.And just for the record you should have NO opinion on anything if you've never even done or experienced it.That just makes no sense at all.I don't mean that rudely at all.Just making a truthful statement.
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No unfortunatly not, the only witnesses to the actual wake were my then 7 yr old and my then 8 yr old in my boat. And 8 passengers in his boat, 4 adults 4 children.2 of which were on the tube...jlami, was there any recourse since this guy sank your boat?
a boater is responsible for their wake.