Are they going to put a dent into your boating/fishing? I plan on buying a new (well...new to me!) 28' or larger fishing boat for this season. It pains me to admit I have thought about reconsidering and keeping my little 21' foot boat that sips gas.
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Are they going to put a dent into your boating/fishing? I plan on buying a new (well...new to me!) 28' or larger fishing boat for this season. It pains me to admit I have thought about reconsidering and keeping my little 21' foot boat that sips gas.
bought a 27 sport last year had a 23. Have 350 EFI in the 27 vs 302 2V in the 23. Gas usage is real close. If you get a different boat get an EFI engine
got a 27 sport last year with 350 EFI Had a 23 with 302 2V. Gas usage is the about the same. Make sure if you get a different boat it has a n EFI engine
im' afraid the recent oil prices will be with us this summer and gas will be a factor on how far i run vs. the quality of fish i catch from one area to another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
for starters, luckily i topped it off this past winter so i will run from huron to crib reef the first time out
im 'sure the charters will feel this impact and prices will climb
there is nothing cheaper that has more energy than fossil fuels. when these prices climb for whatever reason, it impacts every one in everything we purchase.
running a 6,000 pound craft 20 knots or against erie's heavy waters will get expensive. we will have to pay to play!.........:(
As they say you have to pay to play.. I dock in the Lost Peninsula Marina and this year people who dock their are supposta get gas at cost...Whatever they pay we pay. Which sounds like a pretty sweet deal when you have 2 boats...But even if we have to pay full price? I'll deal with it..I'm a boater and gas prices will never keep me from being just that..
LOWE LIFE
Definitely for my wife and I. as did the last couple years. being laid off so many times and having to find different jobs ( still looking as of right now). But it won't stop us from going. The weather is our decision if we go or not and how far we'll travel to fish. We used to go to Holiday Village quite a few times a year ( great folks there), we only made it once last year. We don't vacation other than that. Any weekend we can at least make brestbay we go. Hit the lotto and were fishin any day/week/time we want!!! And a new boat too!
Gas prices will make channel 84 all that much more valuable to the members of this site and those that lurk here for information! We can make this a successful year and as painlesss as possible with current up to the min. information via radio and internet! We must all try to work together on this wonderful idea thought up by Gettin Jiggy!
Thank you Gettin Jiggy !!!
I didn't think about that, but you're exactly right!Quote:
Originally Posted by wakina
Question whats the chanel 84 idea?
the gas prices will impact all of us, wether you live on or near the lake, those of us that have to tow hundreds of miles to get there will have to think twice about it. The charters will really feel the pain!! If alot of people can't aford it this will impact the whole system, from the room rentels to the bait shops,so the channel 84 is a great idea!! if we don't have to run all over the lake to find fish, the locals know right were to go but us out of staters will benifit from this program!! I'm trying to get 4 guys to come out for a week in early june but I keep getting the same answer (what about the fuel cost?) so I see the thought of many peoples thoughts already and it's just getting started, lets hope something breaks and all this is just a bad dream. Till then tight lines to all, be safe PAP.
If the gas gets above $4 a gallon at the gas stations then it will probably be at or near $5 at the marina's. I run out of West harbour and the gas at Fox Haven was the cheapest last year. My Sportcraft 230 Fisherman is pretty economical but I will probably do more drifting than trolling. Being retired and on a fixed income makes it a little harder but I have enough family and friends
to go along and help on the gas. Im at the campground 95% of the time from April 1st to Oct. 31 so that saves. Even at that I live only 45 miles away. I will do most of my fishing around the islands and will let everyone know how I do on channel 84. Good luck to everyone this year.
The Channel 84 sounds great!!!! Count me in as well. If i can save time chasing the eyes that will help all if the gas really gets that high. Hope i can put some of you on fish when i find them. I usually fish north of Kellys and off the shouls. Hope to hear good reports.
I am new to the site but have watched it a lot last year. I come out from IL 3or 4 times a year for the last 10 years and stay in a condo in WW. The gas is going to hurt but the great fishing will ease the pain. For someone like myself
channel 84 is a great idea and will save fuel. I will post reports nightly when I am up there and when I get on fish channel 84 will know.
Thanks for all your help
FL
wow hope they do charge at cost. i have been looking at docking there. more of an incentive to dock there.... plus save 10 min no wake driving from the other marina,s
The gas prices will for sure hurt my fishing efforts. I was lucky enough 2 years ago to get a 19ft deep V Celebrity w/ 305 v-8. Came totallty equiped for $1500. It was my life long dream to get an Erie boat. Between gas in the tow vehicle, boat, ice, bait, pretzel rods, and pop, a fishing trip for me is about half a weeks wages. I'de be a lucky guy to get out more than once a month. With that said, The channel 84 idea is just what fisherman like me need. That could get guys like me an extra trip or two out on the lake on the gas savings. I have been on Erie since I was 8, fishing off my grandpa's boat. If I'm lucky enough to get on fish I will for sure be on the horn to anyone looking for help. Spring time I usually put in at Cullen Park, with the summer thru fall putting in at Meinke's West. Good luck everyone this season !!
I have viewed this site since its begining and now have begun to post.. , I to am concerened about the price of gas but it is the price we pay to have a boat..... mine is a 270 Sportcraft Offshore with a 454 in it....
I fish out of Meinke West. During the spring jig than will switch to perch around July 1, normally do not fish in the packs Have what you could say grew up on the lake and have my favorite hot spots that we normally do as well if not better than others I hear currently on Ch 72.. so if we get into them I would be glad to share my location on 84...
Capt. Tacky
It's crazy. Seems like the economy is starting to turn and we hear good news then gas goes back up again. If the economy wants to truly recover then gas prices have to be kept under control. Unfortunately, no one has a quick fix and we are stuck with what other countries want us to pay. It will affect me not so much on the boat bc I have a 4 stroke yamaha that sips the fuel. My impact will be the 2 1/2 hour drive to where I keep the boat with my haul truck to get to the boat and drop it in. This is what happens when we send all of our jobs out of this country and rely on every other country for our goods and services. If there is ever another world war we are so screwed!! We make nothing ourselves anymore. Hey you asked!! I vented!!
We travel 8 hrs each way 3 times a year and the gas prices hurt us last year. I just love the lake for Walleye and Smallies,but if prices climb above $4-$5 per gallon I might have to reconsider :( Me and my buddy make good money but it just stings to pay big oil companys. I'll pray for lower gas for all of us even if we done make it this year. Tight lines all.
I agree with you boonie, we travel about the same distance, but the trouble is the 3 other guys I fish with are all retired, they came up with a good idea,just come without my boat, and just charter for a couple of days not the same as fishing from your own boat, but at least we would get away for a week on OL'ERIE just a thought for now?
Well the way I see it is the little wife has to get second job to pay for my gas or i'll be eating alot of raman noodles.......Most likely i'll be eating noodles lol but I really like the channel 84 but I don't think i'll be going to far from my dock and maybe doing more drifting than trolling any way about it im going to be on the water.
What is this I see a lot of post but cant find the original can some one let me know
This thread is kinda helter skelter but it relates to the current trend in fuel prices and how it will impact your fishing, the post in the link I have provided is about everybody standing on channel 84 to share info while on the water and that may save us all some fuel cost. Hope this helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by MBLMIKE
http://community.walleye.com/showthread.php?t=3804
I'am also retired, I think anybody on a fixed income should get a discount at the gas pump LOL ! I also have a 272 sportcraft with a efi 350, not to bad on gas, had a good year last year i troll alot , but mite have to go back to drifting if the gas goes out of site. I have the "ROOSTER RUN" boat, i been running out of Fenwick since 1982--i monitor ch.71, i can also go to ch.84 it's a good idea--if i can help someone i will, good fishin' everyone, boat goes in sometime in April.
Marina Gas is always over priced anyways ... 77" 230 Sportcraft with a 165 hp merc ... we'll be out cruising the lake in a month sippin gas, and a couple cold beers (probably Natty or Busch because gas is so damn expensive) ... Turtle Creek Marina and the "Green Whorenet" ... Good Luck This Spring Boys
Dr. B
Will be on ch 84 and will be glad to report any info
Yea gas is gonna be a big factor for me again this year for sure. Twin big blocks are fine and dandy until you pull up to the fuel dock. Especially when your 390 gallon fuel tanks are almost empty. A few years back a fill up was around $1500. Me and the wife can hardly afford to fish by ourselves anymore. To really get out and after the eyes we need friends to come along to help out and justify the expense, and in this slow economy, its hard to find friends that want to chip in to fish. But regardless of gas prices, I will be out there breaking my bank as I always do trying my best to catch them eyes. So yes it will affect my mind and my wallet, but I will still be out there. Always!