Planning mid August trip with family, would like help

[BuckEye]

I have a 16' boat and have gone out as far to the line north of Gull Shoal from Catawba. Yes, I've been caught in a storm and believe me, it's no fun. I do not intentionally go out in waves over 2 ft., and I keep a real close eye on the weather and listen to the marine radio as well. I take off as soon as I see or hear anything indicating rougher water. I wouldn't take children if there's a possibility of bad weather. One other thing that helps is I have a depthfinder with nav chart so I can tell exactly where I am in relation to reefs or shallow water, as well as plotting a direct course back. I found out early a small mistake in direction on a slow boat on the big lake can cost you a lot of extra time to get in off the water, especially in a storm when visibility is not so good and every minute is more waves crashing over the bow.

[fishhead315]

I guess we disagree about OGF . I find that site is much more friendly to the new members. Lots of help there without having to be approved by other members on there .

Being here for years compared to be new means nothing as lots of guys BS being either an old member or new . I for one have no problems letting other fishermen know about other sites that can help them catch more fish . This is a report board and almost half of the post are looking for walk on customers for charters. In my opinion a Report page is just that , for reports ... Anytime anyone asks about fishing in their own boat a charter or two jump in with their post come with us we will show you weather they asked for a charter or not . Look at the post about night fishing , None of the charters here seem to do them but one guy jumps in with their add, fish with us in the evening .. Evening is not night time fishing at all ..

Like I said in a post before , I advertised here for 7 years and was a member for longer then that under a different name .Just because I am here under a new name does not make me more or less creditable then anyone else on here ..

Seems to me some guys think this is their site and it makes me laugh .There are many many guys here that are on OGF as well . Heck one charter captain from here even goes on there and post with his business name on there trying to get customers . Even though there are paying charter companies advertising there . Is that right ??? I read lots of post that has links to other pages on here yet thats not a problem until I post a link to help someone out .

Most Charter guys are very ethical and their business is respected for that . Reputable charters dont have to beg for business as there name speaks for it all so they get booked ahead of time . I laugh everytime I see "had a last minute cancellation " Chartering in my 7 years I had two cancellations to a death in the family of my clients. Amazing how some have a cancellation almost every week .

as far I a 17.5 foot boat , seems like most of you agree with me on the safety issue yet are mad at me for speaking out . I have the right to voice my opinion as well as anyone . Hopefully my advice will save a life and not put peoples lives in jepordy because someone here tells them its not a problem at all ..

Good fishing

Non Pack Hunter !!!

PS Will see many of you over on OGF !!!

[CAPTBRIAN]

As I was growing up I can remember my Grandfather always saying there is more boats on the bottom of the lake than the top. With that being said whatever choice you make be careful.

[fishhead315]

Once again wakina , you are funny .. You know it all ... As far as the "wrath" coming down on me , I could care less what people think of me that dont know me . . You guys have your click here so good for you ... When you see Rod tell him I said hi . He is one heck of a guy and a good fisherman as I have fished with him . Same goes for Kagee and Het also great guys .

As far as "high Jacking" a members thread, I believe I answered his question is an safe matter . Take a look again , you and your posse hi jacked the members thread ..

I see why some of you avoid OGF . You are just another member there and have no one to stroke your ego so you stay away . Smart move by you as no it alls dont last long there . Seems to me you like sites where you think you are important and are a go to guy . To me however , you are no different them any other member here , new or old .

For you new guys here . Visit OGF and registar and you will find friends and the help that lots of sites lack . Non boat owners, the same thing . Members there post when they have an open seat and will take you fishing with them and no these are not charter captains that do that , just fishermen like you and I .

As far as being caught in the storm you posted , I was at the safety of the dock when it hit being my friends know when Im out and we look out for one another .I had 3 different calls that day about the approaching storms. We didnt headout an hour before the storms hit. Safety is first for me and whenever I headout I have eyes on shore that warns of approaching storms just as I do for them . SAFETY FIRST PERIOD !!!

On the subject of posting on a site as a business that you do not advertise on but other pay to do so , well that just shows what kind of business you are running that you believe it is ok to do that ..Go search Hockey on OGF and surprise you will see his kids name , number , and name of the business at the end of the post ..Would you go to a Sport Show that vendors pay to be there and stand next to his booth ans pass your info out ??? Same difference ..

and last but not least , if others can post non reports in the report sections , why cant I ???

As far as the night fishing thread . It was plain and simple the OP wanted to night fish . Who jumped in and said , fish with us ???MONEY MONEY MONEY

Good fishing !!!

Non Pack Hunter !!!

[freddie]

If OGF is so great, then why did you come here trying to stir up drama? Is there not enough there to satisfy you?

This forum sure seems to get along just fine without you trolling for drama in every other thread.

These evil charters you speak of were the 3rd and 4th posters in this very thread. And what did they post? "Come fishing with us!?!"??? NOPE.
They gave the poster their phone numbers and said to call them anytime for fishing reports and advice. Wayne Johnson and Skipper9 are so money hungry, they are probably charging by the minute for giving out fishing info, right?

I can't speak for Wayne, never met him or been in contact with him, but he seems to have great rapport on this site. You seem to be the only one with a problem with him.

Skipper9 has answered probably hundreds of calls and texts from me alone. With as many times as he has posted his phone number here on the forum, offering people advice or help, I can't imagine his phone is ever quiet. That to me shows that he isn't money hungry. He's went out of his way to help me get fishing tackle, answered my questions on using that tackle, told me where he was fishing and what he was using, you name it.

[fishhead315]

wakina you make me laugh . To even compare the moderators from OGF to the one here is a good laugh . How long and how much bitching did it take to get the porn spam off of here a couple of months ago ???? To say I said OGF mods are no better is a flat out lie on your part as they take care of things swiftly and promptly ..

Ogf takes care of the problem real quick if it breaks forums rule . Once again ask your posse mate HOCKEY how long his last 2 post lasted on there .. Last I checked , The good old USA still had free speech so I can speak away ..

Go beat your chest now Super Wakina so you feel special !!!!

Good Fishing !!!

Non Pack Hunter !!!