OhioFisherman

It's been years since I have fished.

I will side with Bill on that, not saying either wouldn't possibly catch walleye, but they wouln't be in my first few choices.

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Glen, if you have it out you might want to take it to an auto wash that can clean the bottom so you can inspect it for any damage?

Just a thought, you might call the OPP? I am guessing they may have dealt with things like this before and may have a suggestion? They may know of someone that provides tows in this type of situation?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Big-Red-5-Ton-Chain-Hoist-TR9050/100594513 That seems a better option to me than a load binder, he will still need a lot of chain, and it may only move it 10 feet or so at a time?

Some of those load binders are very strong, you may need a piece of pipe to use as a handle extension to get the full strength. Most of the load binders I have seen as a former truck driver have a limited range of travel, it may be a long process using one for that purpose, you also have to be very careful of chain or cable breakage. Got a friend with a pickup? is the whole area mud? You don't want 2 stuck trucks.

Is there a Canadian version of the triple a? you may need a tow truck, perhaps your auto insurance covers it?

Port Clinton mayor declares state of emergency due to flooding, high-water levels in Lake Erie And more showers and possible severe thunderstorms due to hit around 11pm.

200 hp on a 19 foot aluminum should move well!

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/05/16/texas-dam-collapse-roth-newsource-orig.cnn High water can cause problems.

Up north with all the rocks no lower unit in the water is a plus? How big is your kicker motor? the prop looks huge?

I used to live about 1/2 mile from Lake Erie and now about 25 mile due south, that lake is a giant heat sink in the spring, it's usually around 10 degrees F warmer here than along the lake shore in the spring.

Boat Latches | Marine Latches | Latches for Boat Doors Catches & Latches | West Marine Some of them do seem awfully high priced, especially if you want to match the latch. Just thinking that if boat builders are like car builders you might need an exact match for it to work properly?

LOL, don't forget groundhogs! the other white meat!