Kayak Fishing Lake Erie

[Go-Time]

I hear what your all saying about wind and cold water temps. Precautions concerning wind would be the same for anyone in small boats. Dealing with cold water temps, the pros typically use breathable waders layered over quick drying poly underwear and fleece. A tight wader belt and a PFD are a must using this system. Another option is a dry suit or even a neoprene wetsuit. If your interested in learning more, watch the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YPTq...e_gdata_player

Food for thought....Eskimo's have been paddling in cold water for eons!

where do you put the beer ?????

[Fishing Dude]

where do you put the beer ?????

Just a personal thing but I think beer has no place on a boat. Have you ever seen anyone cut in half by a prop when the boat operator was so drunk they didn't even know they hit the other boat. Not a good sight.

[jiginitis69]

As I read this I think of Jim Muras' response to being aksed if his team is going to the playoffs in a Coors Light commercial. But instead of playoffs I find myself saying Kayak--Kayak. But hey? If thats what your into? Go for it. As far as beer on my boat? I dont partake but all my buddies do. And they put down quite a few sometimes, but its all good cuz I'm driving and taking into consideration thier ability or lack of to be agile. lol

Good Luck and Good Fishing

[rsfrail]

Here we go already....guys now.....

[Go-Time]

Just a personal thing but I think beer has no place on a boat. Have you ever seen anyone cut in half by a prop when the boat operator was so drunk they didn't even know they hit the other boat. Not a good sight.

It was a joke.. not much room for anything in a kayak. Yes I have seen someone diced up by a prop before, not good. I'm with jig, I don't drink on my boat either but have no problem with anyone else doing it , I just choose to wait till we get in.

[wmyer]

I didn't mean any more by my reply than for the safety of a kayak in jig season on the reef area it isn't safe to be out there. Pelee Bound posted about his experience close to shore and that makes sense. Going out in the early season jigging from a kayak among all of the other power boats doesn't seem like a good idea. Just my opinion and I would bet others would agree.

[Firetiger]

All i think anyone was implying is for the safety of the kayaker...... just cause its legal doesnt mean its the smartest thing to do............. i think everyone needs to get out and dip their jig.......

[Fishing Dude]

Dedliest US coastline is between Toledo, Ohio and Erie, PA.

[wakina]

Here are the latest statistics for 2009 back thru 1999 released by the USCG in July 2010 for all reported boating accidents. It is contained in PDF files and seperated by year! You be the judge about which coast is more deadly! There is a break down of State by State accidents in each PDF file that you will have to look for and there is also a break down of vessel type (kayak is included) that will be found on a different page of the PDF file.

http://www.uscgboating.org/statistic...tatistics.aspx


Here is another link with more information.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/watercraf...6/default.aspx