iceguy Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Well after a few years fishing salmon I finally made it to the fish-off. Was worried It was gonna be cancelled with all the wind the day before and forcasted 35km northwesterlies. Got out pretty shallow(for salmon fishing) starting fishing worked my way after about 90 minutes out to about the 80 ft mark when the wind picked up pretty good. Out there we spotted a couple a guys that were bringing up there rods and riggers quickly and bailing the boat. So we trolled over to them and as I got closer he started his motor and I asked if he was O'K and they said the took on some water and they were going to head in where the waves were smaller. so they sorta sped off but I feeling that boat wasn't gonna make so I kept trolling towards him but he was half km from me when finally she capsized, so I pulled my things in the fastest I could and got over to them and the one guy was on the boat which was upside down and the other guy was holding the boat in the water. I was lucky and had 50 ft of rope all coiled and ready to toss, got the first fellow in the boat which was tough cause he was a pretty big guy(thank god for swim platform) than I threw the rope to the other fellow and he tied it to the Eye on front of the boat and then he swam over and tied it the back of my boat. He was a lot stronger and had no problem getting him in. Then proceeded to go in very slowly because of the waves and the upside down boat acted as a diver the faster I went and was very hard to steer with it in tow. After two and a half hours we finally made it in. I was glad to have a canopy with sides and my driver(my wife) brought a old but warm blanket and we had some coats were able to use keep the fellows warm. We tied our boats up at the marina and we all went to the cermony tent got some well deserved pizza and beer. Had a fun time at the ceromony seeing the mayor and the hopla that goes with one the largest fishing derby's. Collected my fishfider and a bag of lures.After the cermony went back to the marina to pack up and try and help buddy turn over his boat, when a pile of people got together to try and help this poor guy out after about a hour and half we finally righted his poor legend. At least he was insured cause a lot got damaged and loss during the whole dillemma. Oh well I guest I have to fish more next year and make the fish-off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'd say you won that derby. Good job keeping an eye on them, it may have been the difference between a boat insurance claim and a life insurance claim. WTG Iceguy! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason05 Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Nice work lending a hand and watching out for these poor fellows. Interesting flipside to the character of man given the post about the scum sucking dude that robbed a dying fisherman at Bronte. Very heroic IceGuy. You should be proud of yourself. Corn Nug Edited September 16, 2007 by Corn Nug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 WTG Iceguy! I am glad there are people like you around, and I like hearing about stuff like this. I agree with slowpoke.....you WON the derby!! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 good for you for doing the right thing.Need more people like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glirw Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Great move iceguy . You just saved two lives today . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Nice work Rob !!! Glad to hear that everyone returned safe and sound. Edited September 16, 2007 by silveradosheriff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. oh yeah and thanks. But seriously I am sorry that we messed up your derby.....but very grateful that you took the time to watch and help........oh and my wife is somewhat grateful as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caper Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Way to go bud. The best we can do is look after each other out there. Good on you. Glad to hear everything worked out for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Magnum, wondering if you could explain the chain of events that occurred and perhaps some experts could provide some guidance on how to avoid/minimize this type of outcome? Personally, I would cetainly appreciate any learnings that could help protect folks in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceguy Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 No worries Magnum,You didnt mess up my derby I'm just glad I could help and we all made to the award ceromony. I just hope you can get every thing back to normal so don't miss to much of the fall fishing and your not turned off on King fishing. we'll see you on the big water next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 But seriously I am sorry that we messed up your derby.....but very grateful that you took the time to watch and help........oh and my wife is somewhat grateful as well. We're all glad that you're around to express your gratitude. Sorry to hear about your misadventure and I hope repair/replacement goes smoothly. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 WOW! Good job Iceguy! Glad to hear everyone is AOK!! I'd love to hear your side of the story Magnum, I have a boat the same size! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 .....Incredible, I'm gald you were able to recogonize a potential problem Iceguy and keep an eye on them. Could have been a disaster had you not been near by. Also glad you and your partner Magnum did not become victims of the big lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Iceguy I applaud you for everything you have done. As everyone else has said you are the true winner in yesterday's fishoff. Magnum, I am also pleased that this has turned around to be an experience of learning and not a disastrous outcome. Property can always be replaced a valuable life can not. Good to see both post on here. Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 So Here is what happened......from my view......(I was facing backward and my friend was driving)........it is his boat after-all...........anyway we went out aiming for 120ft of water.......waves were about 1 and 1/2ft at the time, so we troll around for about 15 min.........then the wind picked up and 3fters one after the other.....still we figured we have been in worse.......then one big wave came over the bow........we took alot of water and as fast as we could (15sec) started to head back in.........bildge pump on but not enough.........a group of 3 waves came up.........1st wave soaked us.......2nd wave swamped us.........third wave lifted the front of the boat just high enough that all the water ran to the back of the boat, which was enough to get the engine submerged......end of story engine under = capsized........the whole process of the actual flipping took about 10 sec if that. If it didn't happen to me I would not believe it possible........3ft waves 17ft boat........capsize??? water was warm.........the wind however was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Nice job with the rescue! Glad everyone is OK! Small boats big water always a danger, a lot of water in a 3 foot wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metisfisherman Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 (edited) Here's a couple more pics. You did a great job with the rescue and towing, Iceguy!!!!!! May the Fish Gods reward you!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 16, 2007 by MetisFisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Iceguy you are the man. I am glad everyone is ok. "then one big wave came over the bow" That wave must have been a fair size. Is this another ad for Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Glad everyone made it in safely, nice job Iceguy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Rickard Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Good job Iceguy! It's reassuring to know that there are people like your wife and yourself out there who help those in distress without hesitation. My hat is off to to you both and above all I'm happy to hear that everyone made it back to the dock safely. Cheers, Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldlady Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) well done!!! Edited September 19, 2007 by theoldlady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Good on you Iceguy!! After being stuck out on the water last week, it really is an eye opener as to bad things really can happen... Luckily you were near by and were able to offer help!! that's is it's own reward!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Wow, scary stuff! It just goes to show how quicky stuff can hit the fan. Now the big question, were you guys wearing life jackets when all this went down? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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