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Offshore lightning advice
Posted on 6/26/18 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 6/26/18 at 3:55 pm
Better to stay hooked up to a rig in a squall with lightning or get away from it?
This post was edited on 6/26/18 at 5:32 pm
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Posted on 6/26/18 at 6:53 pm to Bucktown Tiger
What material is your rig hook?
Posted on 6/26/18 at 6:55 pm to Bucktown Tiger
Biggest problem would be the wind and swells sucking you into a platform as those storms can bring about a wind shod and make the swells double in a matter of minutes
Posted on 6/26/18 at 10:14 pm to Bucktown Tiger
Turn boat into the wind and keep the front up with slight throttle,,radio the platform and let them know your going to ride it out and to just keep an eye on you. Put on life jacket and pray about all you can do..
Posted on 6/26/18 at 10:17 pm to WPsportsman
That’s quite dramatic
Posted on 6/27/18 at 8:27 am to JAB528
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That’s quite dramatic
So are some of those squalls in the gulf, baw.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 10:36 am to JAB528
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That’s quite dramatic
You wouldnt think so if you have ever been caught in one of these storms that pop up out there.
Twice in my life and hopefully never again. It was by far the most scared i have been in my life.
The way everything instantly goes to shite is amazing and you cant really even prepare it happens so quick.
It will definitely make you realize how small you are in the ocean
Posted on 6/27/18 at 10:43 am to WHATDOINO
I’ve probably been caught in more storms offshore than most people have ever been offshore.
I know exactly what it’s like, no need to get overly dramatic.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 10:47 am to WHATDOINO
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The way everything instantly goes to shite is amazing and you cant really even prepare it happens so quick.
come on now, let's not act like it just instantly goes from slick calm to 10' seas in the blink of an eye. If you are paying attention you will absolutely notice a temperature/wind change or see a storm in the distance. Either try and run around it or position yourself accordingly behind the rig and hold on. We spent an hour at Marco Polo one day in 10' seas with nothing but walls of water in every direction. It was not fun but at no point did we feel the need to put on life jackets or pray lolPosted on 6/27/18 at 10:49 am to redneck
If it gets to that point to put your lifejacket on and pray, you have no business being out there.
Learn how to use instruments, be aware of your surroundings, and if it hits the fan, trust yourself and stay calm.
Learn how to use instruments, be aware of your surroundings, and if it hits the fan, trust yourself and stay calm.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 11:00 am to JAB528
quote:The Chuck Norris of weathering it out.
JAB528
Posted on 6/27/18 at 11:00 am to WHATDOINO
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The way everything instantly goes to shite is amazing and you cant really even prepare it happens so quick.
This is why God invented radar.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 11:18 am to TheDrunkenTigah
Posted on 6/27/18 at 11:19 am to TheDrunkenTigah
No dude, it happens instantly
Posted on 6/27/18 at 11:55 am to JAB528
OP, a lot depends on the boat you have. Oh course, if you are in a center console boat, take down all fishing rods and lower your radio antenna. Those will attract lightning somewhat. Most boats for offshore have a complete wire bounding system. One can add a lightning plate to the bottom of the boat.
Years ago, my boat took a direct hit and with the bounding system and plate, no one was hurt. Scared the living crap out of everyone.
Years ago, my boat took a direct hit and with the bounding system and plate, no one was hurt. Scared the living crap out of everyone.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 1:04 pm to fishfighter
I find it funny that the two guys arguing about offshore squalls have a black marlin or a yellowfin tuna as their avatars. It really lends credence to their squabbling.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 1:45 pm to TheLSUriot
Jab and I know what we are talking about baw
Posted on 6/27/18 at 2:02 pm to TheLSUriot
What does my avatar have to do with anything?
Posted on 6/27/18 at 2:05 pm to JAB528
quote:you know he is one of those guys you see out there in a 17' skiff when he is talking like that.
I’ve probably been caught in more storms offshore than most people have ever been offshore.
I know exactly what it’s like, no need to get overly dramatic.
Posted on 6/27/18 at 2:22 pm to JAB528
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What does my avatar have to do with anything?
quote:It wasn't an insult, just a funny observation I made of you two baws.
really lends credence to their squabbling
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