First couple trips with the whole family: Went out Friday evening on the Rocky River and trolled. Didn’t catch a thing but every one had a good time! Considered heading into the lake...

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Went out Friday evening on the Rocky River and trolled. Didn’t catch a thing but every one had a good time! Considered heading into the lake but the kids where nervous so we stayed in the river. Saw a mother duck and ducklings. Not sure the type but I could have told you before the kids. I wish every launch had this sign and everyone obeyed! (Pipe dream I know!!)

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

J in Cleveland wrote:

Went out Friday evening on the Rocky River and trolled. Didn’t catch a thing but every one had a good time! Considered heading into the lake but the kids where nervous so we stayed in the river. Saw a mother duck and ducklings. Not sure the type but I could have told you before the kids. I wish every launch had this sign and everyone obeyed! (Pipe dream I know!!)

YEAH, wish they had those rules posted at ALL launch ramps.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

saw1 wrote:

YEAH, wish they had those rules posted at ALL launch ramps.

Probably be nice if it mentioned the drain plug as well because we all know that can be an issue!😂😂

Jeremy Loc: America

J in Cleveland wrote:

Probably be nice if it mentioned the drain plug as well because we all know that can be an issue!😂😂

So your familiar with boat that doubles as a bath tub or those that fill the boat with water rather than hosing it out AFTER fishing?

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

J: Everyone will experience the problem of not having the drain plub in, unless it is part of a set routine. You will learn one way or the hard way! Just Sayin...RJS

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

J in Cleveland wrote:

Went out Friday evening on the Rocky River and trolled. Didn’t catch a thing but every one had a good time! Considered heading into the lake but the kids where nervous so we stayed in the river. Saw a mother duck and ducklings. Not sure the type but I could have told you before the kids. I wish every launch had this sign and everyone obeyed! (Pipe dream I know!!)

I find its usually the "Pleasure boaters "who tie up the ramp. Loading the boat when they're at the water, or not being able to back a trailer in. Some days it seems like it takes forever.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

saw1 wrote:

YEAH, wish they had those rules posted at ALL launch ramps.

Do you really think it would make a difference…I really doubt it…🐟on

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

J in Cleveland wrote:

Probably be nice if it mentioned the drain plug as well because we all know that can be an issue!😂😂

You're right bout that.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Glad you had some fun on the boat.
You are correct about the sign, but any more than 2 words and people won’t read them.
Looks like a hen wood duck to me.

Katriniagirl Loc: Jensen Beach Florida

saw1 wrote:

YEAH, wish they had those rules posted at ALL launch ramps.

There posted here but no one cares.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

"Do not power on/off ramp" What is meant by this?

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

bapabear wrote:

"Do not power on/off ramp" What is meant by this?

Do you think it might mean powering your boat off and on the trailer…IDK 🤷‍♂️🐟on

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

That is what I was thinking. But I am not sure, as that is such a common practice in many locations. There are even commercial auto bow locking products to assist in driving onto a trailer.

crappieback Loc: S. Central, Minnesota

using the outboard on the boat to push the boat up onto the trailer. instead of cranking it on. it makes a hole from prop wash and then at the end of the hole is a very shallow spot. A place to ground your skeg on the bottom of ur lower unit. no bueno.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

crappieback wrote:

using the outboard on the boat to push the boat up onto the trailer. instead of cranking it on. it makes a hole from prop wash and then at the end of the hole is a very shallow spot. A place to ground your skeg on the bottom of ur lower unit. no bueno.

So, does this just apply to dirt ramps, or is it a problem on concrete as well do to the repeat water blast on the same spot thousands of times over the years?