14' boat on lake erie
Ohio Fishing
Aug 25, 2023 10:37:44 #
J in Cleveland wrote:
What Jepolt described is how I do most my catching. Night bite is always existent but the fall is the best!!
If you’re already using your safety gear and thinking about night trolling in a little boat I highly recommend an air horn and extra lights. People don’t pay attention and 14’ is mighty small on the dark lake.
If you’re already using your safety gear and thinking about night trolling in a little boat I highly recommend an air horn and extra lights. People don’t pay attention and 14’ is mighty small on the dark lake.
Improving not using safety gear.🤦🏻♂️
Aug 25, 2023 21:52:02 #
Helix9si
Loc: Uniontown, Ohio
Paying attention to the weather reports isn't the thing to pay attention to. Trust your gut,and if it looks like it might get iffy, head in fast! You can usually see the warning signs from a good distance. A trustworthy weather app may help. Set the app as loud as possible. I was caught off guard once,and was lucky that another larger boat pulled us in. He told us to get into his boat because it would be safer for us. Good luck. We had some great fishing though.
Sep 3, 2023 19:40:36 #
skywalk999
Loc: Elyria
Widget81 wrote:
I'm wondering if anyone has taken a 14' boat out on lake erie? If so how far could you go out in boat that size?
I launch my 14' lund from Lorain wharf boat launch and go up the river to inside the breakwall by the mile long pier. You need to check the wind speed, direction, and wave height. Do a search for mile long pier wind and you will find the wind and wave chart. This chart gives you all the info you need. I have a 30 hp mercury and it does great. Be sure your boat meets regulations and never go out without a ship to shore radio. I hope this helps. Happy boating!
Sep 3, 2023 19:43:34 #
skywalk999
Loc: Elyria
Also on good days I outside the breakwall just fine, I usually go about a half mile out but choose not to go further in case unexpected conditions happens.
Sep 3, 2023 19:46:52 #
skywalk999
Loc: Elyria
Also I agree with Helix that even if the forecast is good but things don't look or feel right get back right away.
Oct 10, 2023 07:21:18 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
craig fisher wrote:
there are days no boat is safe on the great lakes allways check the weather and the forecast for the day. IF IN DOUBT STAY IN AND NEVER GO ALONE.
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Oct 10, 2023 07:24:10 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Fg wrote:
I would make sure you have safety flares and or a ship to shore radio
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Oct 10, 2023 19:09:55 #
Namvet69
Loc: Ohio
jepolt wrote:
Sounds like you have experience with you boat and ... (show quote)
How busy is that nite bite? I have read about it but never fished it. What the calendar dates it starts? Appreciate any insight you will share with me.
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