They are using radar at the Classic? Health Concerns?

I think the more immediate concern would be crashing.

They are using radar at the Classic? Health Concerns?

I am not sure what you are referring to about them using radar but a radar on an aircraft is safe beyond about 50yards. We get bombarded with radar beams by aircraft all day long and I have never heard of a pilot having any health problems from being exposed.

There is a pic of Skeet Reese with the giant bubble about the height of his engine.

There is a pic of Skeet Reese with the giant bubble about the height of his engine.

Yep. Edwin Evers as well.

The article on BM.com says it emits 1/10 the radiation of a cell phone and the sales rep said the unit is "huggable".

Doesn't sound like its a health issue.

The article on BM.com says it emits 1/10 the radiation of a cell phone and the sales rep said the unit is "huggable".

Doesn't sound like its a health issue.

LOL Of course the sales rep would say that....  :

With the fog that is forecasted each morning, radar is a good idea.

However, regardless of the technology, it's not infallible.

I hope the anglers operate at a safe speed in the reduced visibility, with or without radar.

If not, bad things could happen.

A-Jay

How'd I miss this thread?  I posted something else in the general area just a few minutes ago.

Bottom line?  Somebody is going to get hurt if they think they can run a plane through a blinding fog.

ROLF when I saw those radars on a BASS BOAT!  I can understand if you are open water fishing and need the radar to see where other boats/ships are and possibly spot some birds to locate bait balls, but come on Bayou navigation in the fog?  I think it is a marketing ploy by the radar makers to get their product in front of a people.  Too funny!

I agree with Lund Explorer .......... placing your faith in radar to run on plane will lead to bad things!!

I should amend that post to say to run on plane in the FOG will lead to bad things!

Ike has it too.

We have pictures and video of them here:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1297902449

ROLF when I saw those radars on a BASS BOAT! I can understand if you are open water fishing and need the radar to see where other boats/ships are and possibly spot some birds to locate bait balls, but come on Bayou navigation in the fog? I think it is a marketing ploy by the radar makers to get their product in front of a people. Too funny!

According to the BM Classic blog the anglers with radar had an advantage in the fog.

These radars could see bouys and birds more than 100ft in front of them.  Thats pretty impressive.  Still not safe to run 70+ and driving blind. IMO  But, IF i was going to be making that 125 mile run, I'd feel 95% more confident with this thing hooked up to my GPS.