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Location: With my son on the water | Hey Guys
Most of the people on here are very respectable so I know I can post this. We need to band together and get others to turn there boat lights on when they are on the water near or after dark.
It wasn't the first time this has happened but this past week when we were heading in (not super fast) I almost Tee Boned a boat that was basically out in the middle without lights. We were really lucky as I was approaching the landing area so I was actually looking for this.
We got our boat out first and then the boat without lights came to the landing. I walked down to the landing and kept calm and (to make a long story short) gave the guy a hand putting his boat on the trailer and then I told the gentlemen he should have his lights turned on for his and others safety. In the end he agreed but who knows if he will.
I know some people will say lights attract bugs or affect fishing and that may be true to some point. But is it worth being hit by another boat? Many of you guys may have heard the story of the boat collision on LOTW (in broad day light) that totaled two boats and left one guy paralized on a respriator. So to be out at night without lights (particulary near landings and docking areas) WOW.
Life Jackets are another discussion (but test yourself and jump in the water and see if you can get back into your boat), you may be surprised. HINT, don't do this by yourself. But a small rope type ladder tied to a cleat may help.
The fishing is picking up, schools are all out, and the water is getting busy. Let's all be safe.
Have a good day 
Edited by btfish 6/19/2014 4:23 AM
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