coast guard performing inspections on the OH

[Duayne]

LOL If you find it, let me know. I know bout those river monsters down there and it would be kinda kool to not have to put in down there..

As a side note, the gentleman said the water patrol simply can't keep up with the partying problem when Cumberland was discussed as far as the Coast Guard is concerned. It sounded like a bit of a hint so I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a joint effort between the water patrol and the coast guard at times this year. I said that at least it was mostly contained and he politely disagreed saying it wouldn't be as big a problem if ppl moored and stayed put.

[lilmule]

On the ohio I was checked every so often by the cg ,water patrol and sometimes at the ramp by the sheriffs dept,seemingly one of the most watched waterways.They generally are nice about it,like visual signal device-wally world plastic orange flag,and often require more gear than say one fishing a lake somewhere.50 ft of rope to lock thru,anchor,attach a whistle on a lanyard to your controls if horn fails it still passes.
Ive had them look to see if it had a bilge pump but never ever had one request I turn it on,ligts check only at the ramp.
Surest way to get really checked is anchor near a bridge and catfish.
Ive been stopped and checked more times on the ohio river than anywhere else.
Next closest would be Bass Island,Erie.

[Lowerider]

Ever heard of the US Power Squadron? That's a first one for me.

They're also out doing "voluntary" checks. Problem is they're all dolled up in CG patches and don't let you know it's voluntary until the inspection is over.

I'm all for safety checks but there is a line I draw when the inspection takes 20+ minutes and they want you to pull batteries and stuff out.

I've been fishing the OH for years and so far (knock on wood) have never been checked other than being at the dam. I got pulled over once for coming out of the Licking on plane but at the time didn't know that was a no wake zone. The guys were cool and let me go with just a warning - however I would have fought a ticket given the only "no wake" sign was spray painted on a bridge pilon that you couldn't even read anymore. I'm sure I would have lost but it's the principle.

Any yes, please show me the secret passage through Wolf Creek dam - I could sure save a lot of gas and time that way...lol.

[Duayne]

Scott,
As much as you are on the Ohio, I would go get a courtesy check if I were you. I think you get a sticker which could save you a bunch of time if you did get checked while fishing. I agree this is way over kill for weekend fishermen but what are ya gonna do other that not fish the Ohio? I'd be a real bummer to have a tank full of good bait only to get sent home with it.

[smashdn]

Any yes, please show me the secret passage through Wolf Creek dam - I could sure save a lot of gas and time that way...lol.

It is not through the dam, it is under the dam. Haven't you heard about the karst tunnels?