Hi, I was wondering if a 19 foot 190 pt bass tracker is enough boat for light winds in June.
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Hi, I was wondering if a 19 foot 190 pt bass tracker is enough boat for light winds in June.
If all of you guys want to fish Mother Erie why didn't you buy multi species boats to begin with!!!I don't care how fast a boat goes on Erie,I am more concerned about how SLOW it will go so I can troll from March through Nov.
Most people will recommend a deep V, high freeboard hull for Lake Erie between 18-20 ft minimum. You can run smaller boats in calm conditions but will not want to be far out if the wind starts blowing. As I wrote in another post the lake can go from nothing to 6 footers in 15 minutes. Also be aware that you will have wakes from larger boats passing through the area. Know your boat and your abilities before going on the lake.
Have fun but be safe.
Baha299
For your info I only have a 60hp outboard I also fish shallow lakes for perch, crappie etc. I'm not a bass fisherman, deep v boats don't allow me to fish some of my favorite waters, I was just curios if my but could handle erie (I had my doubts). My boat only goes 33 mph.
Hey eyecrazy I own a 1973 larson with a deep V and a 90HP merc. I fished Erie with my dad in this boat for 16 years. I understand were there coming from when mother Erie get mad she can get nasty. For me I am just limited to how far I can go. I fish mich. waters for the most part but have to make sure its going to be a nice day while others with bigger boat don't have to worry. Its not the speed you need on Erie because if it gets nasty you need weight or you will bounce all over the place. my advice is to what for a good day and watch the winds and go get you some of the best walleye fishing Erie has to offer.
good fishing WALLYWARREN
Yes, It will do well. If you get into a situation just get behind a heavier vessel (within 50 yards) and let them break the waves. It is common to do and everyone knows why you are doing it. I personally have escorted many bass boats back to port. Not everyone is committed 100% to the great lakes fishing & to those of us that are--- we pay the price when trailering to Lake Ontario or Lake Michigan on our salmon trips at the gas pump.
C Ya on the Water
thanks for the info Jiginitis69. If i'm lucky enough to get calm winds how far out do you beleive I can go in June(I will be watching the weather and I realize I can only fish fair weather)?
Thans for all the info
Just watch the weather and all the other boats. If they all start heading in then something is up. You should install a ship shore radio with a GOOD antenea if you plan on doing much great lakes fishing. All the radios nowadays have weather channels on them and they will keep you posted, plus they give an extended forcast. Another reason to sit in the boat in your driveway and daydream.
You can also use the scan feature on the radio and ease drop allot of conversations although most charters are using cell phones now.
Good Luck and always be careful
C Ya on the Water
I had my 16ft.LUND out as far 15.2 miles.This was in June a few years back.We were in between fronts with bright skies and VERY light winds.It was a long ride in a tiller boat but with a good limit it was worth the run.I figure an average run in the Lund was around seven or eight miles out.Yes I have GPS and ship to shore and a cell phone.
To erie rebel or Jiginitis69 what ship to shore radio would you recomend. I was in the market to buy a radio this is the last thing I need.
Also I would like to explain my purchase of a bass tracker. I live about 7 hours from the western basin most of my local lakes are really shallow. Therefore I had to buy a bass boat (I only get to fish erie once ervery two years which sucks I usually take a charter but My friends are to cheap) If weather permits I'm shooting for North Bass
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There are a lot of good radios out there.Uniden and Cobra are two that come to mind.They all come with weather channels and can be bought for a little over a hundred bucks.The most impotant thing is the antenna.I know an eight ft.model looks a little strange on a smaller boat BUT the higher the antenna the more range you will have to ask for help or just talk to other fishermen on the water.
i own a 17ft tracker and watch the weather report if the winds say 5 to 10 mph im going fishing , 15 to 20 mph forget it Happy Fishing.
I have been around a few marine radios and I would say the best radio out there is a Standard marine radio is the best bet for the money. Our group has had alot of problems with Uniden. Just for grins I will throw in something else, stay away from Carlise boat trailer tires. Our group has blown fourteen of them suckers in three years. Ithought I would pass that down also.Quote:
Originally Posted by eyecrazy
i have a hand held marina radio with about a 8" antanna will this pick up good or should we by a long one to hook up some how . thanks rebel
Your boat is fine. There are many fish within 5 miles of shore that time of year and near almost any port or ramp. Know the limitations of your boat, listen to the weather and be carefull.
Spoontang
can some tell if my radio that i told a bout in my last post will work
The only way to know how well your radio works is to use it and test it. There is a Coast Guard station near Sandusky. They can pick up most any radio transmission. I am not familiar with many hand held radios, but the specs they give you on range are in perfect conditions. Just do a self test on it. Most fishermen monitor 68.
thanks spoontang we had it up on lake erie last year it was later afternoon and didnt hear any radio talk going on i dont know if we had it setup right or not we where out on the east end around close to the marina. this fun on here talking to fishing friends
Have (respect/common sense) for Erie. I have been fishin her for 25 years and seen some realy dangerous situations. Fish will always be there. 2 miles out dont sound like much but with even 2-4' waves think about possibilities. BE SAFE fellow fishermen
just in the past two years i have been out on the lake for first times and i have 100 % respect for her i have been up there in the fall for steelies and seen her go from glass smooth to a monster in mins so we have a wind speed that we go by and what the wave are forcasted to be thanks for remaiding use to be safe and you to and keep your boat right sideup