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Something you offshore fisherman should read
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:34 am
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:34 am
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Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:39 am to NorthEnd
Holy crap. They are lucky to be alive.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:44 am to NorthEnd
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respect the weather--this was the most innocent looking storm I've come across.
I go 5 miles out in a 20' boat with relatively low gunnels. The minute i see any inclement weather.....i head in.
In the gulf you can see it coming but most folk wait to see if it blows on through. I dont.
Yes ive been run in many times....no worries though there is always trouts and reds.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:46 am to MoreOrLes
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The minute i see any inclement weather.....i head in.
Same here but I stay inshore with MUCH less boat than you
That gulf can get really bad in a hurry.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:46 am to NorthEnd
Damn, glad they made it out.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 9:00 am to 34venture
"they" are very happy to be safe...
Posted on 2/14/12 at 9:03 am to NorthEnd
So I take it that "you" and your buddy are glad to be ok.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 9:24 am to 34venture
Weather is like women, you never REALLY know what is going to break out.
One question, he mentions he should have had his kill switch on. I understand the value of the kill switch. But if the story is accurate, and he had been knocked down...wouldnt he have had to reattach the switch, start the engines, and then power into the wave.
Seems to be a blessing that it was not on.
And also, if you arent going to store your gear on the leaning post, where would be a better place?
Keep in mind I am a freshwater guy, with about 4 offshore trips in my life. I know nothing.
One question, he mentions he should have had his kill switch on. I understand the value of the kill switch. But if the story is accurate, and he had been knocked down...wouldnt he have had to reattach the switch, start the engines, and then power into the wave.
Seems to be a blessing that it was not on.
And also, if you arent going to store your gear on the leaning post, where would be a better place?
Keep in mind I am a freshwater guy, with about 4 offshore trips in my life. I know nothing.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 9:29 am to NorthEnd
My buddy has been wanting to go offshore, but he's crazy, so I don't.
Been caught at Toledo in a bad storm once that sent waves crashing over the boat.
I prayed a lot and looked for what tree to hug until help arrived when the boat flipped. It never did.
I can only imagine the horror being offshore in the winter.
Some people from Alabama died like that in the last few years. It was posted here.
I for one would NEVER fish the Gulf if I knew a front was coming in. Even inshore it's dangerous.
Been caught at Toledo in a bad storm once that sent waves crashing over the boat.
I prayed a lot and looked for what tree to hug until help arrived when the boat flipped. It never did.
I can only imagine the horror being offshore in the winter.
Some people from Alabama died like that in the last few years. It was posted here.
I for one would NEVER fish the Gulf if I knew a front was coming in. Even inshore it's dangerous.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 10:34 am to Cadello
I know the guy that did that report. He is a very season captian for offshore fishing. Myself, I been thru crap like that in the past and its no fun.
Winter weather can become a big bitch out there. Think of the fronts that pass thru on land real fast. Offshore, they hit you 10x more due to nothing blocking the winds.
So, when it comes to winter offshore fishing, always look for a slow moving High pressure front that sits at the mouth of the river. Yes, one will have fog, but it is better then a storm hitting your arse.
Winter weather can become a big bitch out there. Think of the fronts that pass thru on land real fast. Offshore, they hit you 10x more due to nothing blocking the winds.
So, when it comes to winter offshore fishing, always look for a slow moving High pressure front that sits at the mouth of the river. Yes, one will have fog, but it is better then a storm hitting your arse.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 10:48 am to NorthEnd
One morning we were at Whisky Pass and had a storm move in from the NE. Within 5 minutes winds of 60+mph. Storm subsided after about 20-30 minutes but poured for another couple of hours. We heard 30-40 calls to the coast guard (don't know how many were different vessels). They had a small center console leave the island headed for cocodrie maybe 2 minutes before the winds hit. The following week there was a story in the Advocate about a 25ft-30ft fishing boat that almost didn't make it. The story was very similar to the link in the OP. I have a very healthy respect for the weather.
ETA-the storm had "backed up" from Mobile. I have found that those are the worst IMO.
ETA-the storm had "backed up" from Mobile. I have found that those are the worst IMO.
This post was edited on 2/14/12 at 10:50 am
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