A big, Round disaster.

[Skunk City]

Props for being able to share your situation. Most guys would be too proud to. Let it be a warning for all of us out there. Glad you made it out unscathed.

[UglyStick]

Glad you made it out ok - as other have said, that place is no joke. When I was young, my buddy and I were out on RV in a small boat when the wind whipped up hard and the strobes went off. It was pretty hairy getting back in... I'll never forget that day, 30 years later I remember it like yesterday.

[liveitup1.75liter]

I saw u at the dock when u got in. Nice to meet u. Lol. I had the fly rod out

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by liveitup1.75liter

I saw u at the dock when u got in. Nice to meet u. Lol. I had the fly rod out

I think I remember you. Tall guy with a fly rod standing to the left of the dock (or right side from your viewpoint).

[RyanMac14]

I remember as a kid being out on round valley in a canoe with my dad. We were out deep and it was choppy. Big bass boat came threw and with the wake mixed with the chop (my dad coulent turn into it in time) we rolled. I was thrown and upon swimming to the surface I felt myself being pulled back under. My shirt had snagged onto the motor and as the canoe bobbed on every downpull I was pulled under even with my little life jacket on. Luckily my dad was cool during crisis and managed to make his way over to me amd rip my shirt to free me. RV can get bad and sometimes idiots dont help (I dont remember if their use to be no restrictions or what but his wake was large). Glad everything turned out alright for you and that even the damage wasnt bad.

[GetANet]

Staying calm and collected is the ONLY WAY to survive in these situations!
VERY SIMPLE YOU PANIC YOU USUALLY MAKE A BAD DECISION AND MAY ULTIMATELY LOOSE YOURS AND POSSIBLY SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE.
I have been fishing and boating for a very long time starting as a young child and have been in many very serious situations over the years and am always thinking several steps ahead in case one comes up. Being prepared as well as possible both mentally as well as equipment wise will go a long way in avoiding unfortunate outcomes.
Here's just one example: My daughter and I fish RV quite a bit and it's usually at night. One night when we were out enjoying the evening I began to explain to her what we would do in the event of a severe thunderstorm and she replied dad it's beautiful out not a cloud in the sky.
My response was that NOW was the time to discuss the details so that if and when the event unfolded that she would already know what the procedure was and what we going to do.
I explained to her I would start the motor first we would pull the anchors and head for the nearest shoreline to beach the boat and seek shelter. I felt that if this did occur that we both already kinda knew what to expect and what to do........
May just save our lives on day or nite.........

Originally Posted by RyanMac14

I remember as a kid being out on round valley in a canoe with my dad. We were out deep and it was choppy. Big bass boat came threw and with the wake mixed with the chop (my dad coulent turn into it in time) we rolled. I was thrown and upon swimming to the surface I felt myself being pulled back under. My shirt had snagged onto the motor and as the canoe bobbed on every downpull I was pulled under even with my little life jacket on. Luckily my dad was cool during crisis and managed to make his way over to me amd rip my shirt to free me. RV can get bad and sometimes idiots dont help (I dont remember if their use to be no restrictions or what but his wake was large). Glad everything turned out alright for you and that even the damage wasnt bad.

Can I assume from your post that the boater who caused the wake didn't turn around to help you guys out? If that's the case it is absolutely unforgivable. We all make mistakes but to make one like that and for the person in the bass boat to motor off is inexcusable when someone's life is at risk! Not to sound cavalier but to have that happen to me is one thing, to have it happen to my son and put both of our lives at risk I would have made a point of finding the SOB and in no uncertain terms let him know how I felt about damn near costing me and my boy our lives. If your going to be reckless and kill yourself that's bad enough but don't ever put someone else's life in risk with your stupidity.

Glad you and your dad survived your ordeal!

Dakota

[RyanMac14]

Of course he did not. A different bass boat who saw it and actually came and scooped us up got the guys info and gave it to the rangers. I couldnt tell you what happened with it though. Yeah despite losing probably close to 1k worth of gear my dad was just happy everything ended up like it did. Just glad that experience didnt traumatize me to stay away from fishing and going out in my little boat