Part 2-2019 Saltwater Thread

[Michael]

If you really had an itch you woulda bought Lil’ Pepe! You have too many free rides to need a boat!!!

LOL! You're right! That's the thought that I keep coming around to when I start getting the itch. Since you mentioned it, I just counted 6 different boats that I've fished from in the last 3 weeks (although Josh's wasn't free! )

[Michael]

There is a spot in the Majek for you and Jnet, you tell me when..

We're in! I don't turn down many offers to go fishing!

[rvd]

Broke Port A jetties at sunrise Saturday with plans to run about 25 out for snapper and then work our way back inshore to target tarpon until our oil filter ruptured at 19 miles with 7 on board. My two sons McGyvered the filter with electrical tape, towel, and zipties so that we were able to idle towards packery (proud Dad moment). Luckily Saturday was a beautiful day and there were many boats out and all that came by checked on us (idling with cowling off draws attention) which we all found comforting. A couple boats offered to end their trip and tow us in but we declined since we knew sea tow was en route.

Huge kudos to USCG for constant contact on the radio and for making the call to sea tow for us. Few lessons learned, just because an oil filter fits does not mean its designed for the higher rpm/pressure of an outboard (this I had no clue on). Carry extra oil filters (knew this but didn't). Don't underestimate the importance of a good radio and antenna, my boat came with a much larger antenna than I've put on a boat before, I appreciated it greatly Saturday.

I have Progressive insurance on my boat through farm bureau that includes towing services, ended up being towed a total of 13 miles back to Packery, cost me $0 (plus a tip). Captain said it would have been right at $2000 if I didn't have insurance. Worth noting that the Progressive rep stayed in constant communication with us (thru USCG, text, and phone) until we were safely back inshore as well.

I've run my own boat in the salt since I was 14, never quit learning and know you cannot over prepare. Stay safe out there fellas

[JeffJ]

Sorry for the pic size...I'm new here!

You'll do anything to make those fish bigger!

[hog_down]

great info RVD, learn something new everyday. Glad you had a (somewhat) happy ending.

[CodyWitt]

Anyone ever spent the night in a back lake with no mosquito spray? If not I’ll let you know how it goes. Stuck like chuck until the tide comes in.

[El General]

Anyone ever spent the night in a back lake with no mosquito spray? If not I’ll let you know how it goes. Stuck like chuck until the tide comes in.

I did in The Upper Laguna near the shoreline once. It sucked until about ten when the wind started blowing.

[droebuck]

Anyone ever spent the night in a back lake with no mosquito spray? If not I’ll let you know how it goes. Stuck like chuck until the tide comes in.

That’s not good, stay off the bank and hopefully the wind is blowing for you.

[Dale Moser]

Anyone ever spent the night in a back lake with no mosquito spray? If not I’ll let you know how it goes. Stuck like chuck until the tide comes in.

How much beer do you have?


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[bearintex]

Anyone ever spent the night in a back lake with no mosquito spray? If not I’ll let you know how it goes. Stuck like chuck until the tide comes in.

My buddy that has said they had to go Karankawa and start rubbing themselves down with marsh mud. Once the tide came in and sun got up enough to see they just went for a swim to get it all off and hauled arse to get away from the vampires.

[CodyWitt]

How much beer do you have?


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Not enough. Lol

[CodyWitt]

I’m directly in the middle of this lake and the wind is blowing for now. Haven’t had a single skeeter. Y’all pray for hard winds and high tides.

[speck1]

Finally had a chance to get all 3 of my boys down to Mansfield this last weekend.


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[Mexico]

I’m directly in the middle of this lake and the wind is blowing for now. Haven’t had a single skeeter. Y’all pray for hard winds and high tides.

Lol... dang bubba I've been there... TWICE! Neither time was much fun. Where you at?

[CodyWitt]

Lol... dang bubba I've been there... TWICE! Neither time was much fun. Where you at?

Luckily not far. Drum bay. Only about 150 yards from the ICW. That 150yards may as well be miles though. I would be fine, but for some reason my motor won’t tilt up so my lower unit is stuck in the mud even with the jack on 6”. Bottom isn’t quite soft enough to spin her up.