14' boat on lake erie
Ohio Fishing
Aug 24, 2023 09:07:06 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Flytier wrote:
The best thing to do is 1 take the Coast Guard basic safety course. After that take the seamanship course to learn how to handle different situations that can arise. This should give you an idea of gthe rules of the road, and how to handle different conditions. Sorta like don't let a following sea turn you sideways , how to avoid. Then practice under controlled conditions. They also have several other classes like navigation etc
Jimmy I only know what I've seen n heard about Erie m
I had two experiences that scared me.
One at Deep Creek lake
Just learning about boating. Had experienced boater with me.
I'm running on main body. A boat coming the other way.
Approaching a cove some jackass shot out in front of me.
The wake from both boats met in front of me. Somehow I ran upward on one n came down in the void between the wakes.
Came close to flipping.
If I had been in the tracker I'm sure I would have at the least swamped it.
On Chesapeake bay a big wake hit me from the blind side. In the glastron n glad I was sitting down. Standing I probably been overboard.
Water is ever changing 👍👍
Aug 24, 2023 09:29:15 #
Aug 24, 2023 10:35:10 #
Joe Beaderman
Loc: Adams Nebraska
It's not the size of the boat, it's the size of the captains brain!!!!!!
Aug 24, 2023 11:01:37 #
I was wondering about that. I ve heard of the courses just don't know where to go to do them
Aug 24, 2023 11:07:55 #
Aug 24, 2023 11:28:35 #
Gmchief
Loc: New Hampshire coast
Widget81 wrote:
I was wondering about that. I ve heard of the courses just don't know where to go to do them
Check with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. They are civilians who do boating safety for the Coast Guard.
Aug 24, 2023 12:41:28 #
Aug 24, 2023 13:10:54 #
onecall2
Loc: Moreno Valley Ca
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 tried that in 1968, Stay close to the harbour
wear your life vest
Aug 24, 2023 13:11:44 #
jepolt
Loc: North East Ohio
In addition to theCoast Guard courses, the Power Squadron also offer comprehensive boat safety and handling courses. They are available on line as well as in classroom.
Aug 24, 2023 13:12:29 #
Widget81 wrote:
I was wondering about that. I ve heard of the courses just don't know where to go to do them
Just Google coast guard boating courses. Find the CG site and they can give you locations.
Aug 24, 2023 13:13:14 #
Gmchief wrote:
Check with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. They are civilians who do boating safety for the Coast Guard.
Yep, forgot about them. My BIL used to be with them.
Aug 25, 2023 05:05:09 #
Thanks jepolt. I have experience on some bigger lakes but none like lake Erie. Been in some rough weather getting back and had a lesson or two about how my boat handled in some 3' waves. Little scary but I got back in. Thank you for your input and your experience
Aug 25, 2023 09:03:33 #
jepolt
Loc: North East Ohio
Sounds like you have experience with you boat and motor with some not so calm seas. There is some great fishing to be had on Lake Erie within a couple miles of shore. It may be perch or white bass or smallies but it’s a lot of fun. One thing to keep in mind, there is a walleye night bite that over the years I have fished. Having your 14 ft boat and trolling the riprap has proven very successful. You’re not more than 50 to 500 feet from shore and I have fished the night bite all the way into December. The times vary from 7 Pm up to 2 AM. Talk to Shines bait shop on E 55 st. They always gave me good information on where and when the walleye turned on at night. Just something for you to research and consider. I can provide much more details if you’re interested. It is a great experience catching some 8 and 10 pound walleye off your boat in the dark. Hope this provides some help to you.
Aug 25, 2023 09:58:36 #
Yeah it's been really helpful. I'll check out E55th see what they have to say. I'll need to get some safety equipment that I'm lacking. And do some more research of course. 50-500 feet out is good distance to get the feel of the lake and have some fun. Man you guys have been really helpful
Aug 25, 2023 10:36:55 #
Widget81 wrote:
Yeah it's been really helpful. I'll check out E55th see what they have to say. I'll need to get some safety equipment that I'm lacking. And do some more research of course. 50-500 feet out is good distance to get the feel of the lake and have some fun. Man you guys have been really helpful
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 want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.