Crib Reef

[wakina]

I feel that all those who are going it on their own and are new to the lake this spring should be warned about Crib Reef! It can bite a chunk out of your lower unit if you venture to close to the shallow spot, so be careful if in the vicinity of that reef. Better yet wait until the water warms some before you venture into that Crib Reef area that way if you would miss calculate and find it the hard way at least it is warm out.

[wakina]

I guess that I had better add that the Buoy that they place for marking the reef is several hundred feet to the East or SE of the Reef. The buoy tender that places the marker buoys requires to much water to get any closer. I don't know if it is even in yet! Please be careful.

[cycleguy]

Just pulled out the map, and marked with a red sharpie so I can't forget. TY

[iHunter]

I guess that I had better add that the Buoy that they place for marking the reef is several hundred feet to the East or SE of the Reef. The buoy tender that places the marker buoys requires to much water to get any closer. I don't know if it is even in yet! Please be careful.

Is this the Buoy you were talking about?

[Domers98]

Isn't this the reef that is believed the 4 people that drown several years ago in the spring hit?

[wakina]

This is the area that their boat was found but it was reported that it had suffered no damage.

[wakina]

Is this the Buoy you were talking about?

That is the buoy!

[Jawbreaker]

Is the map situated North up?

[Dr.Ed]

I had a friend who years ago was concentrating on the trolling lines and not his position on the lake when he found Crib Reef the hard way. Mind you, he had over 30 years on the lake and he lost his lower unit on his Grady White and had to call for a tow. It's not something he talks about and I am wise enough to not bring his misfortune into any conversation. GPS and graphs on a screen are only as good as the skipper watching and understanding them. "Be safe out there" has a whole new meaning.

[pimplepounder]

I had a friend who years ago was concentrating on the trolling lines and not his position on the lake when he found Crib Reef the hard way. Mind you, he had over 30 years on the lake and he lost his lower unit on his Grady White and had to call for a tow. It's not something he talks about and I am wise enough to not bring his misfortune into any conversation. GPS and graphs on a screen are only as good as the skipper watching and understanding them. "Be safe out there" has a whole new meaning.

Dr. Ed, I found that 2-3 foot spot last May with my lower unit. fortunately I was using my trolling motor. I was hung up for a bit. I almost had to get out and push but was able to get it worked loose and trim up my motor. It surprised the heck out of me it sneaks up on you fast. I had Navonics on but didn't pay attention good enough, plus it was after dark. Its a good fishing spot though!! lol
I suppose that whole reef is chock full of Zebra Muscles.. No bare feet i'd say.

Kent