Walleye fishing from a small boat, INSIGHT NEEDED

[pimplepounder]

Another thing I think is important. I have been a mechanical technician for many years so I am predisposed to things failing. I do not like to travel out on to big water with only one mode of power. I have a main outboard, a kicker, separate fuel tanks for both and plenty of battery power and an electric motor with some mojo. All it takes is some engine failure, wind, and an anchor that can't hold or worse holds to good in high wind and distances can grow very fast.

A couple people died a few years back that were on kayaks a little East from where we are talking. and were overcome by the wind and cold water.




Kent

[Lakeerieguy]

Another thing I think is important. I have been a mechanical technician for many years so I am predisposed to things failing. I do not like to travel out on to big water with only one mode of power. I have a main outboard, a kicker, separate fuel tanks for both and plenty of battery power and an electric motor with some mojo. All it takes is some engine failure, wind, and an anchor that can't hold or worse holds to good in high wind and distances can grow very fast.

A couple people died a few years back that were on kayaks a little East from where we are talking. and were overcome by the wind and cold water.




Kent

Plenty of people die on Erie in Larger boats as well. Accidents are called that because things can happen to the most prepared people alive. Watch the weather and use your head and you will be all right.

[pimplepounder]

I hope my message did not seem critical here that was not the intent, please enjoy the lake and all it has to offer.

I was just speaking from my own past experiences, and people I have helped, and how those particular conditions I or they were not prepared for. Yes we can never cover every base, but I have also seen some things and done some things that seem quite sensible now to avoid.

Kent