Hotdog71 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I was just wondering how early in the year you start fishing the big lake again? Due to some time issues, I have to take my boat out of storage around March 14 and was wondering if it would be worth it to drop the boat in the water or just have them put it on the trailer? It would be in Grand Haven waters. Any thoughts/comments? Thanks.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The middle of March seems a Tad early to be leaving it in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 That time of year, it can still get below freezing at nights. If it does get dropped in the water to put on the trailer, you may have problems with freezing.I put mine in the water in April last year. The next day, we got 6" of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satisfaxion_Gauranteed Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I've fished as early as the 1st week of March in previous years. I trailer my boat to where I need it, so it does not stay in the water for extended time. The latest I've ever been out is the 2nd week of April, and that was last year.Pretty much, you just need to be concerned with the hard freezes. If you're like me and want to fish early in the season, then just keep an eye on the weather. If there's the threat a long, deep freeze, then pull it into the garage or run some antifreeze through it. The overnight dip into the 20s won't hurt it on the trailer when it warms up to above freezing during the day. my 2cents, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 If the boat is in the water it will be protected from the lower units freezing, they freeze the easiest. With that being said, there might still be ice in the marina that early. If you can get it on the trailer without putting it in the water, it might be best to wait a few weeks. Either way, spring fishing is a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dv8oR Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Pretty much, you just need to be concerned with the hard freezes.Best quote I've seen yet.For us trailerable I/O guys, Ice out baby, spring browns, hug the shores with those boards and throw a drop light in the bilge, in the weird case scenario that if tries to "hard" freeze!!!!I usually watch for a week straight of comparable lows.7 days with lows no lower then XX whatever number you feel comfortable with.........02 more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 in a few weeks the "list" of things to get on my boat should be complete, weather pending, I hope to be out in early March look'n for trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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