senile1
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The size of the lake isn't the biggest factor that determines your safety. The number of watercraft on that lake is what is most important. We've had this discussion before and the first lake that comes to mind for me, and other Missouri boaters, is Lake of the Ozarks. The number and size of the pleasure boats on that body of water is phenomenal and you don't want to be on certain areas of the main lake with those boats in even a 21 foot bassboat. It is that bad. The rollers come at you from every direction and they are huge. In 2004 a 32 foot boat sitting stationary was hit by a huge wave from a yacht and it capsized. A woman lost her life in that incident. I've been out on the main lake in a 21 footer when the rollers were bad and it is a very uncomfortable feeling. So study your lake and the traffic on it. If you do choose to go out, choose routes that are the safest and don't be in a hurry if there are some huge waves. If traffic is a concern, try to choose ramps and areas that allow you to avoid the worst of it. I owned a 15 and a half foot boat a few years back and I took it out on some huge lakes but I was very careful. Even then, I experienced some uncomfortable situations now and then. As A-Jay stated above, you don't want to be one of the statistics.
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It's because we surprised Glenn with it. Zona and I came up with the idea and gave Glenn about three seconds before it started. I wish you could see the guys behind the camera. It was a riot. I'll bet it was. It sounds like you guys are having a good time.
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Welcome, Eric.
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Welcome, from Kansas City, MO.
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Welcome, Shay.
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I polish mine with Megastrike.
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Posting every change in the leaderboard is like posting the standings every few laps of a Nascar race. ;D I have to admit that I'm checking it quite often throughout the day as well.
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You looked a bit apprehensive, Glenn, like you didn't know what Zona was up to.
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Welcome to the community.
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Welcome to Bass Resource.
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Welcome to the community.
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Welcome to the forum, Dale.
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Welcome to the community.
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Welcome to the community, Tony.
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I'm going to add this thread to my favorites.
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I'm looking forward to the Classic. Questionable weather will make it even better, IMO.
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Welcome to the community, Brandon.
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Congratulations, Ronnie!
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I'm glad you could join us, David.
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Welcome to the forum, Ellery.
