Bass Boat Gets DESTROYED! INSANE Storm Footage!

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[@howabouthetruth2157]

First off, I wanna say in all sincerity, that I'm glad you guys are alive & physically un-harmed. As a bass fisherman here in central Florida since 1969, the thunderstorm/lightning capital of North America ( seriously ), I can say from experience your's was "a hard lesson-learned" and not very wise at all. And I say that on several fronts: From waiting FAR too long to flee that storm, (never, EVER, assume you can "outrun" ANY thunderstorm or squall), to NOT taking a moment to put on your life vests, even leaving the boat with the ass-end facing the waves. Not trying to attack or be disrespectful, and we can all laugh about it now, but literally every decision you guys made, was the WRONG one. Back in 2004, I made the very same mistake with my brand new bass boat DURING IT'S "MAIDEN VOYAGE" BREAKING IN THE MOTOR..........but even I knew better than to tie-off to any of the nearby docks, and at least I ran my boat to a cove & beached it. Most dangerous waves I ever encountered, but the lightning was our biggest concern, as it was crashing all around us. The new boat cover was stuffed in the boat, and we used it for shelter on land, as my bilge pumps did their job out in the boat. My boat received ZERO damage.......and I certainly learned MY lesson right then & there. During that very same storm, 2 fishermen drowned in a different lake only 7 miles away, from making the SAME deadly mistake. You see a bad sky off in the distance........do NOT wait, get the hell off the water right away, and live to fish another day, WITHOUT costly boat repairs to boot. Tight Lines-

[@reeldawg5175]

Howabouthetruth not being disrespectful either, but you are spot on. Sometimes we learn these lessons the hard way. Thank god you guys were safe. BTW, I’ve been caught in some of these Central FL storms as well.

[@atozbikes]

This is so accurate. You wish you didn’t feel the need to apologize for sharing this information. Some folks will hear this a story about how to do everything wrong at once. Some will not, hopefully they will learn a lesson that doesn’t cost a life

[@howabouthetruth2157]

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[@jameswalker2873]

You need to use a VHF radio (Very high frequency) in situations like that. You should also have called into coast guard and or police by using Chanel 16 and saying "pan pan, pan pan, pan pan", prior to you guys arriving to shore. You should never be in a situation where you are relying on cell phones on the water. Get your certification in marine vhf communications. Trust me, I'm a very experienced boater, have been doing this for over 40 years, and know what I'm talking about. It's for your safety guys. You could have died out there easily. Those VHF radios are fully waterproof too. Unless you're on a very small lake, it's always recommended to have one.

[@jameswalker2873]

forgot to mention that the "pan pan" signal informs other boaters, as well as police and coast guard of your presence on the water on top of your situation in general. If things had gotten out of control and your lives were in jeopardy, you would have to call "Mayday" and that would essentially be like dialing 911 on land, etc.... I must also say that you guys did the right thing by trying to reach shore, however, you nust be cognizant that you could have put yourself in more danger had you ran out of fuel trying to reach shore. Sometimes your best bet is to set a very strong anchor (depending in the depth) and make yourself very visible. I recommend using flares, pink dye (yo represent destress) as well a distress flag. The flag N over C is the universal distress flag and you guys should have a least one. So, to repeat, but two packs of flares and make sure they are approved and certified by the coast guard. Next, but a distress flag (at least one). Another thing you should do is buy a really Loyd air horn, the ones used for the ocean. In general, I tell people to take a boating safety course, preferably one for the purpose of boating in the ocean. It'll really help you and will ultimately save your lives! I'm sorry to say this, but you need to invest more money in boating safety equipment as opposed to fishing gear. This is the pragmatic reality.

[@muskietime]

Subscribed a couple of days ago as I am trying to master some California fishing techniques to be applied to my Canadian Muskie fishing techniques. Great story. Have raced 40'+ sailboats on Lake Michigan for years & raced through many squalls. Now run a bassboat. Basically, squalls are cold fronts that roll through, always from the west and are loaded with energy (70+mph winds, blinding horizontal rain and lightning). It looks like a black rolling wall that almost touches the water surface as it approaches. You always have to be aware as I have found you have 15 minutes from when you see it before it hits. Rules to live by when you see a squall, enter or exit a saltwater inlet or know you are going to "get your ass kicked": Lifejackets on, all gear stowed or lashed down, storage compartments closed and latched shut, engine running, Marine Radio within reach & weight off the bow so you can trim to keep from "stuffing the bow". If you can't seek shelter relax. A bassboat by design will float. Having the engine on will keep the battery for the bilge pump going. I always install a second bilge pump...just in case. Turn the angle of the engine so you have a "comfortable" drift. Squalls pass in approx. 15-20 minutes & you will never know it went through afterwards. Many times the waves will be too big too fast to seek shelter. Don't panic but try to get to a harbor and secure the boat into the wind (never with the stern to the sea) & use dock lines and spring lines. Set a bow spring line from a dock cleat in front of the boat running to the rear boat cleat. This line will absorb most of the shock from a wave, allow the bow to ride over the waves and twists the boat away from the dock. If you do not think you can reach safe harbor quickly it is better to be in the lake with "sea room" as you will be blown. When a squall hits, visibility can go to zero. Sorry for the long post. I wanted to share what has worked for me. Man, I love those challenges.

[@swissmochaj]

And this is a big reason most people buy V hull boats for fishing the great lakes.

[@LJT7907]

A little small one with a V berth up in the front of it for if the weather gets really nasty I just dropped my oversized anchor and ride it out hide underneath in the little cabin where I'll stay dry.

[@whiskerbiscuit99]

Deep V boats do help a ton, however from experience....more than once we have been caught on a local long narrowish lake that lies nw to se and is nortorious for getting EXTREMELY rough in bad blows or stroms. Now ive ocean fished on the coast of alaska, been on LOW in 35mph winds and ill take either of these over this lake in bad conditions. On a ne or sw hard blow it just does something weird. Stacks waves extremely deep and close, i feel dumb saying this but 6' ers with the occasional 7s and 8s arent at all uncommon, others who push the envelope out there will agree. Super deep troughs with short wave intervals, its gnarly. Out there if it aint a 25' boat i wouldnt feel safe, its just that bad, I really cant describe it. Know several big water walleye guys that say its hell on water with bad blows from the right directions. One of these days ill learn to not be the last off with a handful of guys waiting at the dock taking bets on us getting back or gettin the boat loaded. Thank god almost anyone of those guys will bail in the water to help load. Btw we run a 17' dc deep v, not 20'ers like most of my aquaintances, and they head in well before my dumb self lol. Hell we have had local pd and game and parks called to come rescue us when folks that live there have seen us mid lake in absolute mayhem headed to dock on one end or the other. Always made it, fingers crossed. For most of us fisherman no boat is really big or safe enough in the worst conditions. Luck and experience take over at that point.

[@ethanvoelker2158]

@@whiskerbiscuit99 crazy stuff man

[@charlespinson6693]

GOD Bless! I guess being from Wisconsin I would have been off the lake long before this could happen. As I was watching this video, I could see that all the signs were there. I am more than glad all of you made it out safely.

[@1961fireguy]

Thanks for sharing your story. I am a Texas native and fish and live on Sam Rayburn, where we have those summer time popup thunderstorms. They can get on top of you in a flash. We have had several fatalities from thunder storms catching boaters out in the middle of the lake. I would recommend loading the Storm app on your phones. The app can set alarms that will alert you when a thunder storm, lightning etc is within 30 miles. Very handy during those times of the year. Glad you are all safe, boats can be replaced, lives cant. Stay safe out there!!

[@jordycooper]

Love the stories, guys. Ones like these help us all keep ourselves in check. Too often does one get lax with danger when things go smoothly 999 times out of 1000. Keep it up!

[@usaloveamerica1382]

A great video ! This is to show how fast the weather can change your life.Glad you guys made it through.

[@jasoncobb7540]

To the guys being rude and obnoxious below telling Tim to "shut up"....its a STORY and he's sharing his experience with us..if u really follow these guys u would know wat they're about and the type of videos they put it out..smh..every once in awhile they share a story and talk about it..whether a big fish story, losing one or something like this..if u don't like it than move on..its simple..insane story Tim..u guys got lucky for sure..gotta watch those northern lake fronts..I've had it happen here in northeast on Long Island..flat calm to 3ft rollers and white caps and I was in a kayak!! Sketchy!!!

[@Sean.Fischer]

i bet you wasted a lot of time thinking that up and typing that out...your welcome :;)

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[@wayneschnaak762]

Glad you guys made it out ok. Material things are easily replaced. Stay safe and I look forward to the next video.

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[@guyrplauche6444]

I've spent almost 60 years in power boats and sailboats, including offshore passages. 60 mile an hour winds is simply a bodacious thunderstorm along the Gulf Coast. The modern bass boat is a fair-weather boat only! If out in Open Water, watch the horizon constantly, set your cell phone for weather alerts. If you see lightning get your booty off the water immediately. Lightning can strike from more than 10 miles away!

[@tylerahrens9296]

I'm in South Florida and Irma is coming. Their will be lots of bass boats in the air.

[@TheDoug2103]

nothing better than going out ahead of storms, waiting them out at the dock and then hitting the water right after the storm, great tip for yall. you might have the best trip of your life

[@bobbyswain7049]

Sometimes we gamble and lose...I decided years ago not to play games with mother nature...she always wins...nicely done guys

[@jimhartman1273]

Grew up in Michigan, had to escape from many a storm. This is a great video, glad everyone was ok.

[@omarflores493]

I was riding thru a storm just 2 days ago

[@johnathon686]

Watched those vids the day they were uploaded. I knew something was going to blow in. You always have to be careful out there on the water. Glad you are safe Tim.

[@DEADWINTER]

We get those storms every year here in the upper midwest. You gotta be aware of the weather all the time. I was fishing a drainage ditch once and a tornado popped up across the section. Scary stuff.

[@haydenwright6707]

This story is nuts! Gotta be glad his boat didn't sink all the way. I fished a tournament at Folsom that had 45-60 mph winds forecasted and we had 4-5 foot rollers. A guy came in early and tied his boat to the courtesy dock at the ramp and when he went to get the truck some waves crashed and lifted the dock up out of the water and on top of the boat and sunk the boat. The dock got stuck on his power pole and filled his boat with water. Thank goodness you guys made it out safely and the boat didn't capsize!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's crazy!!! What misfortune to have the dock wipe out your boat!

[@alancrandall3863]

Thank you for posting this story. I’m buying my first bass boat soon and learning as much as I can from others.

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[@edwardthayer9386]

Welcome to bass fishing big waters guys!!!!

[@setxfishing9825]

Just wanted to let you and Matt know I really appreciate yalls videos!! All the tips and tricks help me when I'm on the water. Thanks for the content and I hope y'all keep up the good videos.

[@centralkybassin4856]

Great story and be safe on the water man

[@RealKingAlex]

Im here in South Florida Hunkering down. Enjoying the videos before the storm hits

[@tacticalbassin]

Be safe Bud!!

[@679iceman]

These story time videos are awesome, super interesting content.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Sam!

[@thepathoftheemissary]

That's amazing. Fortune favors the brave and bold.

[@lojofishing]

Wowsers

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

I'm just going to reply to this cuz it's 3 years old and your awesome! Lol 😂

[@kylehenderson2257]

Great story! keep them coming guys

[@vincehennigan3036]

Not enough video and too much talk.

[@JMichaelThurman]

Glad everyone survived!!!, In OK/TX add hail up to softball diameter… I’ve been in flash t-storms on the water when motor problems hit, too. I’ve since started using WX apps and following the golf rule of fleeing if lighting hits w/in 6 miles. Have fun and stay safe!

[@fishsnatcherstv6292]

Crazy video!! Great footage! Glad to see you made it through unscathed!!

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Welcome to Michigan. Was in one of those kind of storms makes for a good story. Keep the stories coming.

[@capenelson1560]

Good video. Glad you guys got out ok! Had a similar experience here a few years back, but we got into a cove, breached the boat pretty hard. Thought was that if it sank, it would be in really shallow water.

[@jameswalker2873]

I forgot to mention that the "pan pan" signal informs other boaters, as well as police and coast guard of your presence on the water on top of your situation in general. If things had gotten out of control and your lives were in jeopardy, you would have to call "Mayday" and that would essentially be like dialing 911 on land, etc.... I must also say that you guys did the right thing by trying to reach shore, however, you nust be cognizant that you could have put yourself in more danger had you ran out of fuel trying to reach shore. Sometimes your best bet is to set a very strong anchor (depending in the depth) and make yourself very visible. I recommend using flares, pink dye (yo represent destress) as well a distress flag. The flag N over C is the universal distress flag and you guys should have a least one. So, to repeat, but two packs of flares and make sure they are approved and certified by the coast guard. Next, but a distress flag (at least one). Another thing you should do is buy a really Loyd air horn, the ones used for the ocean. In general, I tell people to take a boating safety course, preferably one for the purpose of boating in the ocean. It'll really help you and will ultimately save your lives! I'm sorry to say this, but you need to invest more money in boating safety equipment as opposed to fishing gear. This is the pragmatic reality.

[@rebelhawk4206]

Imagine getting stuck in a storm like that but in the center on Lake Okeechobee in a Pontoon boat with 5 other people. That's fun

[@rangerbull]

Storm got me a month ago. Tore off rod box lid rear lid tore off troll motor and broke front finder. Scary and didn't think would make it in. Glad you made it

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

That's some rough weather. Glad you guys where all ok.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@swissmochaj]

little traverse bay and northern michigan epic storms!

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

Grew up fishing and hunting long point bay on Erie. It gets rough FAST in the right weather, and we get a few of these storms a year that seem to almost magically appear. You learn to pay attention to the sky and the wind. We were out down rigging near the tip of Long Point when one of these popped up. That was a long distance to race a storm, we didn't make it before it hit. Went from glass smooth to 7' chop in about 10 minutes. Moved to the east coast where we are only on smaller lakes and rivers. My buddies out here all run boats with motors barely able to get them on plane and don't understand why I always put on as much motor that I can... I've had to outrun too many storms to mess around with a slow boat on the water.

[@rogerdudra178]

Living in Montana for 50+ years has shown me many instances of planetary rage. You guys did good. The damage might have been avoided with a bit more experience. But I saw damn good reaction thinking going on. You know, now.

[@CaseyRBLX]

Poor bass boat😢

[@zacpdx]

Glad everyone was OK!!!

[@justininnes6260]

Michigan weather no joke, you never know what to expect

[@denniswilhoite6715]

Whenever you are in Michigan in the warm months the weather can change faster than what you would ever believe. You always have to have that standard PFD at hand on big water- never stowed - always out on the floor or under the steering console. I looked up one June day a few years back to see a hole in the clouds rotating- we got off the water to see an F2 touch down a mile away. After over 40 years of Pure Michigan I still love to fish there but you have to be on your guard because as you saw- the weather can change faster than fast. I'm glad you guys didn't get hurt or worse- great video Tim!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Dennis!!

[@richshackelford5793]

Great story Tim. Glad everybody is ok. Got caught on Lake Erie in a storm like that. Think God we were close to the islands.

[@electriccowboy]

Looked like a normal Oklahoma storm. If we can not make it to the ramp we beach the nose of the boat on land and tie it off to a tree. then we take cover in trees or beat on some ones door if there is a house. Keep an eye on the weather when ever out on the lake.

[@basscaster2023]

Thanks for warning me when I head up to Traverse City next year. When I see black clouds-I will head in to the ramp. and put boat on trailer.

[@tacticalbassin]

Definitely!!

[@TheBoolio]

I grew up in Michigan. The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they call gitchigoomie.........

[@MrThenry1988]

Lilly Munster. Awesome

[@BrowerJ]

Pure Michigan!

[@jacobbean6926]

So crazy. Awesome story guys.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Jacob!

[@zachshott7833]

Always awesome stories from you guys!

[@hooligan650]

I live in traverse city Michigan. This storm was awesome. I remember going out and and helping clean up down trees in the road 👍

[@nolimitracing9752]

Sounds like a regular day during the summer time here in Florida lol. Glad yall are ok. God bless

[@midwestbassmasters1878]

This is so crazy! That's my grandparents cabin! I ride those jet skis every summer!

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[@jameswalker2873]

You need to use a VHF radio (Very high frequency) in situations like that. You should also have called into coast guard and or police by using Chanel 16 and saying "pan pan, pan pan, pan pan", prior to you guys arriving to shore. You should never be in a situation where you are relying on cell phones on the water. Get your certification in marine vhf communications. Trust me, I'm a very experienced boater, have been doing this for over 40 years, and know what I'm talking about. It's for your safety guys. You could have died out there easily. Those VHF radios are fully waterproof too. Unless you're on a very small lake, it's always recommended to have one.

[@diannetrout3399]

That's the time to fish is after a storm. Travel to lake Norfork in the Ozark Mountains. Great bass fishing there. Storms, well I lived about 5 miles from the lake , a tornado just missed us but crumbled the marina. Always good for all nighters thunder and lightening rain hail....you got the picture. "Quarry Marina"

[@diegoscoffin7491]

Storms like this are a daily occurrence in Florida in the summer. We call them squalls. Just a tip in case this every happens to you again, anchor the boat with the bow facing offshore.

[@jwar2163]

Great story. Reminds me of the time that a tornado struck the area I was fishing at in California. That thing came out of nowhere. The Calm day turned very hairy really fast. It scared the hell out of me to see lighting striking the lake and a funnel cloud forming. I ran as fast as I could toward the launch ramp and took electronics damage due to lighting strike near my boat. I was more afraid trying to load the boat onto the trailer 5 foot swells striking the shore and the floating dock at the launch pushed over off it's anchor with my boat attached. And the lighting striking every few minutes and the wind was so fierce. My auto bilge pump along with my manual pump were still expelling water as I was pulling the drainage plug after securing the boat to the trailer. Even though the weather report can state calm winds and no rain in forecast nature has its own way of doing things. Still have that boat and anytime now that I am on the water my hand held uhf/vhf is on. Thing is I had the radio with me on the boat, but turned off as I was on an inland lake and not the delta. Now I have it set to the emergency frequency for weather reports on the hour. If it sounds off I pay attention and start heading in never want to be caught in that situation again. Glad you made it off the water ok and money spent on repairs is a hell of a lot better than money spent on a funeral.

[@nrc2024]

Great story thanks for sharing!

[@flannel872]

Speaking of wind, an idea has been floating around in my mind. How about a presentation or preferably a demonstration of about how wind direction effects successful presentations on water with negligible current.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's definitely on the agenda :-)

[@BBob33524]

Crazy video and story!

[@scottbunning6737]

In Cali summer is dry as a bone never rains in Iowa Nebraska every summer it’s storming every week almost and good storms too

[@mattwolder9148]

Great video. Keep em coming.

[@ogbass9818]

Hell of a story man. I live in NC and on Norman and in June and July lake storms appear out of no where lol. They're no where near as bad as that storm, but we're kayak fishermen lol. Stay safe man, can't lose and tactical bassers

[@tacticalbassin]

Will do bud, be safe on the yaks too!

[@ciscolive22]

Crazy story! Great video!

[@bradbaker1945]

Crazy stuff!!! I have a similar story fishing Baffin bay, we we're gonna sleep on an island to wait it out but ended up riding a wave over a sandbar and running in 8 foot waves for an hour

[@jmdcomplexity1034]

Grew up in southeast michigan off Lake St. Clair & let it be know , the storms here don’t mess around. One moment your skies are blue & next they’re gray. Spent a lot of time vacationing in Florida & its pretty similar but their storms are much worse than ours. Still very bad tho

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Great video to put out

[@garylukas3476]

Awesome as usual

[@mikewest712]

When i was a kid we got caught in a micro burst on the lake. Always have a safe spot mapped out for these situations.

[@mikewest712]

Good advice

[@MrThenry1988]

Been through several storms. It can be scary.

[@joereyes5700]

CRA-Z ! Glad you survived it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Joe!

[@Tbowie13]

Champions are great boats, its a shame the quit maing them. I worked there in the gel coat department for a good while, alot of ol boys destroyed their bodies making those boats, as the company didn’t give us any equipment to move the hulls and rails from booth to booth as different layers went on. We had to push all of them by hand, and through saw dust. Saw dust and gel coat does a number on wheels, so they were wheels in name only. Anyhow, enjoy those Champions, we worked our asses off building them!

[@tipofthemittoutdoors9965]

I live in Charlevoix, I remember that storm we were out too! Let me know next time you're here, I would love to do something fishing together!

[@Will_Russell]

This is like every other week in the spring and summer in Oklahoma!

[@CarlKahler]

Glad you guys make it out safe. I think in that situation should have beached it.

[@randellouten1722]

That same storm tore off half my roof shingles. Michigan weather can change quickly.

[@bamariverrat4095]

I run into the same situation at lake Walter F. George, in Alabama. Thank God for Bilge pumps.

[@jayweathers9295]

Eddie Livingston haha no kidding! I live on eufaula and it gets rough

[@Tbrezniak]

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[@AG.Floats]

Looks like a Microburst! Lucky you made it out.

[@kerryparks6744]

We are in Missouri, the dark skies were a good 50-100 miles away. Overhead, clear sunny sky. FLASH OF BLINDING LIGHT, tree that is not 60ft from me is hit my lightning! KERTHRACK!! THUNDER ROCKS THE GROUND under my feet! The tree is now on 🔥 fire!! That was scary! During a tournament, seeing water boil after a lightning strike. I swear the lightning bounced off the water and went the opposite direction of our boat. That could have been very bad for the both of us. When a storm is coming, get off the water, no matter what!!

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[@tyellis1790]

That was insane.

[@oldhickory3028]

Got stuck in a demonic storm on Lake George in ne Florida. It killed members of a family in Silver Glen spring's sunk their boat. Most dangerous part of fishing is weather. Be safe brother.

[@jameswalker2873]

I'm sorry to have sounded harsh, but this is about safety. I'm glad you guys are fine! Plz, I beg you guys, be prepared next time.

[@kevinswisher1066]

That was Nuts! I also live in Michigan and have been caught in similar situations, but probably not that bad.

[@Nimbus495]

1. Seeking cover under a tree in a storm with lots of lightning is not a good idea. 2. Spend $65.00 for a portable vhf marine radio. You can program it for weather alerts so you don’t get caught by severe weather. 3. Have your friends buy one too. This way you’re not dependent on the cell system.

[@jhondoe6664]

Are bass boats made to handle rough water .or is it extremely bad for the ....how durable are they

[@dhooter]

Reminds me of the storms on the Potomac river in the mid 90's. Wicked they knocked out power from millions on the D.C and Waldorf areas. Dont know if the boat can take those waves? We made the boat take them lol.

[@mikemagnum7987]

Praise the Good Lord that you guys didn't drown in that "Bush-Whackin" storm! I learned very early in my career as an outdoorsman to keep a weary eye on the sky and the horizon just because of that type of storm! Try as you might however, I did get caught out in some wild ones. In a 17 foot aluminum canoe, you have to have one eye watching the weather at all times. I have been caught out twice in surprise storms with lightning and in the last one with wild lightning striking all around, I was fairly sure that I had seen my last day of fishing, I'm reminded of the old saying; " there but for God, go I" I've kept my Guardian Angels working double and triple shifts more than once! ;)

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[@MarkNJBass]

Scary stuff...glad you guys made it in safely....got any pictures of the damage to your buddies boat? My New Skeeter got beat up last year during a storm on a crappy boat lift that cost 8K to get fixed. Thank God for insurance! Thanks for sharing. Mark

[@tacticalbassin]

I'll check on the pictures. In the moment we were just trying to get out of there! Insurance is a life saver for sure!

[@johnkline3574]

Seriously ..... That's just another day in St Clair .... Welcome to big boy fishing

[@tracynewman5246]

Been there done that live on Toledo bend and Sam Rayburn best time to catch bass also worst time for bad weather(spring) been over 100 souls lost on both lakes lost due to bad storms over the years Pay attention to the weather forecast and be alert while on the water kill switch’s and life jackets are one thing common sense is another👍

[@AutumnOaksFarm]

Bass Boat + Lake Michigan + Weather = Bad idea. Out of Milwaukee it is why I run Deep V' Lunds.

[@tacticalbassin]

Smart!!

[@jakeo5651]

Wasn't Lake Michigan.

[@pooshoveler]

Yep. bass boats are not great on great lakes in anything other than good conditions. Saw two get sunk on lake St Clair during small craft advisory.

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[@bradpolmateer4801]

Those storms are fast Hit by many on Georgian bay Once we pulled into an island before it hit The rock was exposed and I nearly stepped on 3 snakes in 30 seconds 2 of them Mississauga rattles lol Got up behind an abandoned cottage then got attacked by yellow jacks Absolutely no out running those storms The only good thing is they don't last very long unless they circle around Many storms like that included getting hit with half inch hail Glad you guy are safe Check your weather brother

[@Siouxpreme1979]

I used to live in Devils Lake ND and work on the Lake, man I've been in a couple gnarly storms while caught on the lake. One time we even had to do kinda just a welfare check on anglers during a tournament and there was 3 to 4 foot waves and our 20 foot Tracker boat was coming out of the water and I could hear the prop whirling in the air, I have never gripped a seat so hard than that. LoL glad your safe, one hell of a ride.

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[@NickDanger1957]

You don’t go to northern Michigan with a bass boat period

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yss it s get goid boat

[@jakeo5651]

I just was telling my Son about this and found it, Lake Erie is dangerous BUT I never thought a inland lake could be that bad.

[@rickm3217]

We fish Lake Erie in PA and we don't go out if it looks like a storm will come or if we see one coming, we git!