When is it too windy to go fishing??

[LadyFish]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

Dunaruna, I have no clue how to use such a thing.<br /><br />But I am thinking...........

 

[Stumpknocker]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

In my vast experience with windy boating.... I have found that the conditions usually indicate a very bad day when you are in a prone position praying fervently that God will just to allow you to get the boat turned around much less make it back to shore. These types of events are usually accurate with respect to "bad days". I mean b a d.

 

[Barlow]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

LF ... it's and anchor line bouy.. attach to the anchor line at a point where reachable from the surface and you're able to unleash - fight a fish - then return to your anchored position or in you and the Mr's case drop and run to return later and reclaim.. much easier/safer than bustin' your gingas in this situation .. more safe for other boaters too.. hangin' up in someone elses anchor line sux arse! .. <br /><br />you can use a regular rail bumper too .. just add a small inexpensive beener clip to the laniard on the rail bumper and you've got a practical alternative...an empty bleech bottle will do the trick too.<br /><br />

 

[AK_Chappy]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

My boss uses something similar. Anchor retriever.<br />You put the bouy ball on the line and motor past the anchor. The ball keeps the line pulling almost straight up and the tug is from the opposite direction the anchor is set. Works like a charm. and real handy when pulling in 500 ft of anchor rope. Once the anchor meets the bouy ball it locks in and all the weight is saved until the very end. I will see if I can find a link to it. And yes, I am always the one up front pulling in the rope. At least I haven't been up there in seas like you are talking about Mr and Mrs LF. I am glad about that.<br /><br />AK Chappy<br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

The picture is as AK said, a retriever. BUT it can also be used as a mooring bouy.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[AK_Chappy]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

I even found it on iboats!! Didn't have to link to an outside site. <br />I know my boss didn't buy his here, but this is exactly the same.<br /><br /> Anchor Retriever <br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

Ak Chappy!!! <br /><br />That's exactly what I use!!! My orange ball approx. 3' in diameter is the best anchor hauler for 300' deep!!! I'm to old to be hauling that anchor by hand from 300'!!! Hook that baby up to the anchor line and go about 10 degrees and that baby comes right up!!! and that line is floating and you just bring it in!!! Next best thing to a "windless"!!! When I'm in 300 ' of water I pay out 600-700' of anchor line!!!! Try hauling that by hand!!!! And only about 40 bucks!!!!

 

[Barlow]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

I must shut my mouth .. I'm in a salt water forum. . . . . . only thing that I'd have on board any of my boats thats over 100' is line on my reals .. lol<br /><br />pardon my ignorance... but, thanx tho! I learned something new <br /><br /> .. I'm snaking my way back to the freshwater as I type this...

 

[baileys]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

when we get above f6 here the charter boats dont go out they stay in shore if they can at least when i went chartering they did i know this because i waited all night for a phone call from aso called friend and didnt get one untill 6.30am not happy bunny with that npw i got my own boat can go when i want but we have aweather channel on our radio directly from local coast gaurd so if the weather turns we can get back in hopefully in time ps still learnig about how the tides work though so playing safe

 

[REELSPORT]

Re: When is it too windy to go fishing??

If it takes more than two people to hold a sheet over the key hole in the head its to windy