Think Safety When on the Water

You should have emergency procedures in place before you leave the dock.. I go over mine with everyone before leaving the dock. Sometimes it is best to cancel outing than take a risk. Take precautions and do not think you are immune to potential disasters. Take care when you are on the water at all times.

We've all heard the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." April can be a great month to fish, but late season clod fronts coming down from the north, can create a squall line.

These squall lines can produce heavy rains, winds and lightning.

It's not uncommon that waterspouts can develop from this line of thunderstorms. In fact I had a chance to video the largest waterspout I've ever seen on the bay, as a late season cold front came across the bay. April is a great month to catch fish, but be aware that the weather can change in a hurry.

Utilize that radar app on your cell phone, and don't don't wait till the last minute to make it back to safe harbor. There's not a fish out there worth losing your life over.