Windy, windy, windy

Saturday and Sunday morning. Fishing was really slow, mostly due to not being able to go anywhere. Gusts to 30mph both days.

question:
I run a Ranger 618T, waves were 4’+. I just didn’t feel comfortable running on those waves. Boat was coming completly out of the water. How many of you would run those conditions in an 18′ boat?

if i was in your ranger….Id run in those waves anyway!

just kidding it all depends on the power of the boat. my buddy has a 2007 619 with a 225 merc on the back and we will run in almost any waves. On the other hand I own a 1750 fish hawk with a 75 tiller so if the waves let me run….i’ll be running. But if they beat me up….looks like we r creeping to the next spot and getting WET!

Deadliest Catch

I have the mx1825 with a 200hpdi and was out there too around spirit island for about an hour. I have been in those situations a couple times on Mill lacs and Leech now this year. It’s doable, but really not that fun. Saw plenty of 20ft warriors and 620/621 ranger owners sitting in the bar instead of fishing too

I was up there fishing on Saturday also. I have a 620 and feel comfortable 90% of the time when in 4+ waves. The thing to remember is when moving to always keep the bow up. You don’t need to go fast, just fast enough to keep the bow up and the waves from coming over. Trim your motor up a little to help keep the bow up. If you can go a little faster it helps the bow cut the waves instead of riding up and down every wave. I am usually going about 14-19mph in those kind of waves. I used to have a warrior 1890 tiller befor my 620 and I would do just the same with that boat. If you pay attention to the waves coming you can prepare your self as to how fast you need to be going. Now when I go to stop or slow down I will turn my boat so that the bow doesn’t nose dive and the next wave comes right over the bow. Its all about what a guy feels comfortable in. It takes some experience in big waves to feel comfortable.
Wallster ><((((>

I think having the extra ponies and length makes a huge difference in what you can handle.

I’m sure I was air born a few times on Saturday. And after the 4th wave in a row in my face(I was cutting accross the waves) I desided to shut her down. Couldn’t see my GPS or what was ahead.

Mille Lacs and Mother Nature were shaking hands in victory.

I agree, I have an 1890 Warrior and although I got out twice for short periods of time, it’s a huge pain to control the boat and not much fun fishing in that. I just ain’t that mad at the fish to pound through those size waves. Not to mention the cold front had them pretty tight lipped