Patapsco Crabbing & Lightning show.........

[john pearce]

Tried getting out earlier to get to the spot I like and at 4:15 a comm. already had 3 long lines set and was running them. I know they can put out early but they can't run untill we can. Might have to have him checked out. Anyway, crabbed another spot, 3' - 6' and had 3/4 bu. #1's and the rest #2's. After I set my line the rains came and so did the lightning, CC draw bridge was closer than Bear Cr. so I ran and stayed under the bridge for about an hour. At one point I tied the back corner to a pipe sticking out and just pushed the front off the wall every so often, well the wind changed in an instant and before I could untie the boat the back of the boat was against the wall, tried with all my might but couldn't keep it off so I now have a few scratches on the cowling, I think a little touch up paint and new 150 sticker and you won't even notice. Nice being out on the water after the storm passed. Most lightning I think I've ever seen in one storm.

[plasticfish93]

Hey John,

Did they have to raise the draw bridge to fit that new boat of your's under it ??

[C-Hawk18]

but they can't run untill we can.

John,
Just an FYI
Commercial license holders can trotline 1/2 hours prior to rec.

[stingray]

I've crabbed in 30mph winds, rain so hard that I literally had crabs swimming in the boat, and even snow in NOV. But when it comes to lightning, I run like hell.

Might have something to do with being struck while crossing a ball field yrs ago.

[crabby and son]

Iv'e seen what lightning can do to a 100' oak tree so I don't mess with it at all. It's a fight you can't win

[Roger T]

Hey John,the first scratch hurts the mostSecond day out on the " then bran new SH", I raised my motor wile the livewell lid was open and put crack on the top of the cowling
Good to hear the crabbing is still pretty good in the river.

[Bob H.]

You got lucky John. It cost me a bunch for new electronics the last time I got caught in a storm.

[john pearce]

thanks guys, lightning is too serious to play with, first scratches do hurt, wasn't aware comm's could start 1/2 hr. before rec's, luckily part of my scratches were on the 150 sticker so I might get a new sticker and that will get rid of 1/2 of them, the rest I'll see if I can get some touch up paint

[crabby and son]

The first cut is the deepest! I know how you feel but there will be many more to come. It's a crabbing and fishing boat Enjoy it

[dogbig]

Thanks for the report. I hear ya!! Nothing scarier than lighting cracking all around you. Keep wondering if the next bolt has your name on it.