A big, Round disaster.

[Mark B.]

Those brutal NW winds are the key to success when I wade fish the eastern shore mid Nov. through the winter. It’s like surf fishing.

Park Rangers drove in one such day to rescue stranded boaters when I was there. One aluminum boat’s bow was bashed in pretty good.

“The sea,……..she’s a tough life.” – Jacques Cousteau

[FASTEDDIE29]

Great story but horrible all at once. Glad you got outta there in one piece. One month from now with that colder water you might not have made it. Unreal!!!

[briansnat]

A pic from the ride home

[AndyS]

That place is no joke !!! Glad you made it out alive. Spent many days up there in my canoe but always listened to the wind before I launched. Can't tell you how many days I woke up planning to fish that lake only to hear the leaves blowing on the trees and rolling over and going back to sleep.

[Polelock]

Brian,
could I use that pic on the RVTA facebook page? Would like to remind everyone to be careful in high winds..

[kcritch]

Wow...Looks like the ocean in that pic. Been on that lake in similar conditions with only a bow mount trolling motor to get back...didn't know I was allowed to drop my engine (over 9.9) in those situations...stupid. Took forever and had a hell of a time getting it on the trailer when we finally got back to the ramp...in the dark, water up to my belly, waves crashing and pushing me into the rocks...no fun at all. Big lesson learned early on in my boating "career".

Glad you got out unharmed dude and a good tale to share for others to learn without having to go through it.

First glad you're hear to tell the story. Can't imagine what the experience must have felt like. No trip is worth that much risk. Some times better to just pack it in and plan on another day. Easier said than done as we all push the envelope but mother nature is not someone to fool around with. It can get real bad real quick.

Aside from your experience, that water color and quality in the picture you posted is amazing. Looks like gulf stream waters in the canyons off shore. Didn't realize the waters at RV were that beautiful.

Dakota

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Polelock

Brian,
could I use that pic on the RVTA facebook page? Would like to remind everyone to be careful in high winds..

Feel free to.

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by dakota560

First glad you're hear to tell the story. Can't imagine what the experience must have felt like. No trip is worth that much risk. Some times better to just pack it in and plan on another day. Easier said than done as we all push the envelope but mother nature is not someone to fool around with. It can get real bad real quick.

Aside from your experience, that water color and quality in the picture you posted is amazing. Looks like gulf stream waters in the canyons off shore. Didn't realize the waters at RV were that beautiful.

Dakota

I was thinking the very same thing as I was riding behind the boat. The water was so clear that I could see the propeller spinning in the water. The waters of RV are incredibly clear. If it's calm you can see the bottom in 20+ feet of water.

[Polelock]

thanks...