Safety
Probably the most important aspect of offshore boating for all of us. What do you guys do to ensure of a safe return trip home. For me it starts with a detailed float plan that I leave at home or with someone that can be contacted in case of emergency. In it I leave where I am going GPS numbers, the vessel, the number of crew, my cell phone number and hailing name on the water, and my expected return time.
I also bring along a well stocked first aid kit, extra handheld gps, vhf radio, cell phone, and my epirb. I also bring along a map of the area, extra batteries, water and food. Extra dry clothes and early and late in the year I have my survival suit. I alwasy carry on my person a knife and a quick cut tool . It looks like a razor blade inside a plastic j shaped holder. The boat has an extra prop, spare spark plugs and 2 racors along with a tool kit. Extra oil is also on the boat. What do you do to prepare for the worst and/or ensure safe return. Most importantly I bring a respect for the ocean and limit challenging unsafe situations. It is better to be overprepared than not prepared at all. I also try to buddy boat in case a situation arises and assisstance is needed. |
Float plan left on the kitchen table, a recently inspected 6 person life raft and 2 recently serviced EPIRB's and this year I will add Gumby Suits!
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For the most part I just bring Keeper.
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And his food (cookies, candy and soda). |
All redundant syatems on my boat except for the type 1 EPIRB and SSB. Two VHFs, lorans and GPSs. Type 1 PFDs
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I think I am ready, but then again, I hope to never find out.
2 mounted VHF 1 cellular antenna and amp. with phone redundant gps 2 batts immersion suits current and fully stocked ditch bag 6 person solas a liferaft long range radar reflector pfds throw ring spare parts etc most importantly a good healthy respect for the ocean and knowledge of when to call the trip. I don't boat with guys trying to prove anything. that is our agreement before they get the invite. - ATG |
beefy rod straps on the reels at all times and not for the reels sake.
Rule #1.. stay in the boat. |
I fish alone quite often. I just picked up Autotether. At least if i go over the motors will shut off...
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http://www.metacafe.com/watch/66226/hang_on/ |
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that can be done with 80# mono Some guys I fish with are fishing stand up with 130# spectra. I refuse to strap into the rod unless the safety strap is on:err: |
That's why your drags should be checked everytime before fishing for Tuna/shark on stand-up gear. The highest setting really depends on the individual, weight, and skill level but I don't suggest going over 25lbs of drag for most people. Set the drag where you don't pose a danger to yourself in going over.
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You could set your drag at whatever you want, but when the line is wrapped around the rod the drag is now the breaking strength of the line. |
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Back in the 80s I fished with a friend out of Plymouth. He had 2 boats; a 26' (I think it was 26, may have been 28) Blue Fin and a 35' JC. Both boats had fighting chairs and never once did we tie the fanny bucket to the fighting chair. We'd be running between 60 and 90# of drag too. Then again I was only in my 20s back then. |
I will stick to stand-up tuna fishing :smokin:
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