Lake Chop

Though the boat launch was closed, the following day, Easter Sunday I took the yak out though the water was a silty mess, virtually un-fishable. But I had been away down south for two weeks and getting back out on the water was not simply a need, but a must. And I waned to test out my new DIY anchor trolly system if all else went bust. People kept telling me I was a brave man to venture out there in the kayak. I would say that bravery is more like the by-product of logic, of knowledge. Sure, I know that if I venture too far out into open water, like several miles, and the southwest wind turn due south and pics up from 8 mph to 30 mph, and the water temp being less than 40 degrees as it is, then I might never make it back, just like some unfortunates did this past month. One always has to keep in mind that this lake is very temperamental and can turn on you in a heart beat. And not just on The Great Lakes, the weather can turn fowl in any given situation. http://wkbn.com/2016/03/20/body-of-kayaker-found-in-northeastern-ohio-state-park/

Here's the water of Lake Erie at mid afternoon.

 Here's the water 10 hours later.

(Nikon D810 iso 250 white balance auto Nikon DX 12-24mm f.4 lens focus set at infinity aperture set at f.13 10 second exposure using cable release)

The trolly system worked great and I feel comfortable with it, but still a bit hesitant using it in water depths more than 30 feet. Always have a knife on your vest or in reaching distance when using an anchor. If the chop gets too choppy, better to chop the line loose. Better to lose a $25 anchor system than all your tackle or expensive fish finder! Oh, and that thing called 'your life'. I'm always putting my gear at the top of priorities....

After a good sized lake storm I enjoy combing the beach for washed up lures and oddities.

I would definitely rather chase a storm than have a storm like this chase me....