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B.Wilmot
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Jupiter 6-29
B.Wilmot
Posts: 204 Officer
I usually fish Ft. Pierce but decided to take a trip to Jupiter today. We left Burt Reynolds park at 7:45. Found the bait guy on the north rocks and he had dines for $30.00 a dz. gogs for $100.00. Went out to 65 ft and started trolling east. Trolled around for a few hrs and picked up several Bonita's. boxed them for bait later. At 11:00 we decided to bottom fish hit areas in 65-70ft found marks and anchored up. Started chumming with chum and Bonita chunks. Caught several snapper,jacks , 1 red grouper (too small) . Later in the day most of the boats have gone and 1 lone boat decided he was going to drift into me. It was a 30 something ft Grady. Hits me in the bow but no damage until a rod grabs my outrigger line. It pulled the rod off his boat and was dangling off my outrigger. Still no damage except for my pulley snubber. Until I go to collapse my port rigger and its bent at the first ring. The crazy thing is he hits me and one of the girls on the boat calls me a f%*#in idiot. We spent the next 30 mins him tring to get his rod back. He could not get up next to me so I hooked a bouy to the shimano ld and sent it overboard. Lol 15 mins later I got my bouys back. It's still ended up being a good day.
Catchem up!!!!
BW
Catchem up!!!!
BW
Bravo Whiskey
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
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1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
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Any how. Good dinner there. Glad the snapper are back.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
I would have had a new rod for their troubles.
At least you caught some fish.
Tater, any idea where the anchoring laws can be found? I can't find a thing.
When I'm close to drifting into someone I just move 100' and shut back down. If the current was ripping they could have been drifting 5 mph but I think I would have seen them to honk too.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
If there is a law I would love to find out about it.
Catchem up!!!
BW
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
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1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
There is no anchor ball rule and anchoring there is permitted.
U did the right thing by staying calm and collective.
I would have tossed the pole over the side after untangling.
That is a ridiculous statement..
X 2 :Agree
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dep.state.fl.us%2Fcoastal%2Fprograms%2Fcoral%2Fpub%2FCoral_Reef_Protection_Act_Q%26A.pdf&ei=k1vQUfuiFoHa8wSZ64GYAQ&usg=AFQjCNH0vWGS1beDa2xJnZ2muDnD6BSCnw&sig2=JjPwrZn23Uiw_kkdDVGhAA
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dep.state.fl.us%2Fcoastal%2Fprograms%2Fcoral%2Freports%2FAA%2FAA_32.pdf&ei=3mLQUcusNoq68wSTnIDgAw&usg=AFQjCNGGRBTKoIyjZwyd_836LAFluEGRiA&sig2=cjUU-NXebC1WjggzAnAFSA&bvm=bv.48572450,d.eWU
http://forums.floridasportsman.com/showthread.php?303-8-21-10-FPI-Crazzzy-Day-Offshore-Fishing-Trip
How would he know your anchored? If your riggers are out and no day shape it would look as if you were trolling.
Unfortunately Jupiter is filled with idiot on weekends.. It starts at the ramp continues in the ocean and comes full circle back at the ramp.
(b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.
Rule 30 - Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
(a) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:
(i) in the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball;
(ii) at or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in subparagraph (i), an all-round white light.
(b) A vessel of less than 50 meters in length may exhibit an all-round white light where it can best be seen instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule.
(c) A vessel at anchor may , and a vessel of 100 meters and more in length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks.
(d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule and in addition, if practicable, where they can best be seen;
(i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line;
(ii) three balls in a vertical line.
(e) A vessel of less than 7 meters in length, when at anchor not in or near a narrow channel, fairway or where other vessels normally navigate, shall not be required to exhibit the shape prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule.
(f) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length, when aground, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs (d)(i) and (ii) of this Rule.
(g) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length, when at anchor in a special anchorage area designated by the Secretary, shall not be required to exhibit the anchor lights and shapes required by this Rule.
The boat at anchor is at fault. Also the anchored boat could have fired up and moved out of way. If this was a Serious incident, the anchored boat would most likely be held at fault in the situation as described. I'm not saying that the the other idiot who drifted into him would have seen or even known what an anchor ball is. An anchor ball is is a cheap an easy way to let other vessels of your current condition. I wouldn't expect anyone to advocate not using an anchor light at night. Having said that if you see a possible collision about to happen it is the duty of the operator of the vessel to avoid a collision even if they are in the right according to the rules of the road.
o Local knowledge of the area and holding capabilities of the anchor are critical to ensure a vessel is anchored in, and will remain in, the sand.
o Nautical charts, GPS navigation programs, dive maps, and local dive shops can all be used to enhance local knowledge, but ultimately the vessel operator/owner is responsible for preventing violations of the law.
• To view the United States Coast Guard’s federal requirements and safety tips for recreational boat anchoring, please visit their website at:
http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/workflow_staging/Publications/
420.PDF"
So this says its ok to anchor as long as your not on the reef it self. And use of maps is acceptable. See my above photo of bathametric map!!!!!
Oh and Notreely you must be related to this guy defending him the way you are. Or you have done the same thing.
Catchem up!!!!!!!
BW
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
I'm in a 20 ft boat lol!!!!!!
Catchem up!!!!
BW
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Catchem up!!!!
BW
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Open ocean is most definitely were vessels navigate, I'm sure hundreds of vessels were navigating in the area where you were in the last two weeks.
I lol'ed. Dumbest **** ive read all day.
w.e. the law if you get within 50ft of another vessel and arent eating **** and take no corrective measures you are asking for it imo
50ft huh! You must not do much boating on a nice weekend. If you do, you must have developed quite the palate for ****
you must not know how biscayne bay is on weekends huh! lol Im on the water often and if I have any vessels around me (minimum 50ft) ****s not on the menu.
how someone on a drift who isnt eating **** can collide into anything is ****.
Catchem up!!!!
BW
1997 Key Largo 201
99 honda 130
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
"You shouldn't an hot in the ocean because thousands of boats navigate in it every day."
I learn something new every day on this board.
Interesting, thanks.
I learned two new things today :grin