Waiting Out the Weather... 3/18/2026
by Capt Juls on 03/18/26The boat is still sitting on the showroom floor over at Fisherman's Central here in Port Clinton, while this weather decides what it wants to do. After some warm spring-like days, it decided winter wasn't over yet. We just had two big blows (50-60mph) out of the SSW, so the water levels at the ramps in the Western Basin are very, very low. I think I read someplace that it's 4+ feet low....ugh.
We haven't had a good satellite picture, because of the cloud cover, so we can't see how muddy and torn up the lake is right now. But, from what I could see from land, looking out, it looks pretty muddy.
The massive snowfall in northern MI the other day brought up to 50+ inches in some places, so that should help the water levels when it all melts and has to go somewhere.
I still need to get the big motor broken in with at least the first 2 of the 10 required hours on it, and between my work hours at the store, and the weather forecast, I doubt I will get that done before the 24th. My first scheduled trip is on the 29th, with one of my long-time customers from Wisconsin. You might recognize the name, "Vito", from my previous blogs over the years. Vito bought my 2017 boat, and likes to book me for a day before taking his boat out for a couple of days on his own. He's very chill and fun to fish with, so having him out first is something I'm looking forward to.
I just looked at the forecast for that week, and, of course, Mother Nature wants to be a bitch and says, "Oh, you want to bring your boat home next week? Let me dump 4" of blowing snow on you the night before you're scheduled to go out"....deep sigh. I sure hope that forecast changes. I only have a carport, and the Vexus boat cover has changed to a cover that is almost impossible to put on by oneself. It's an awesome cover, but it's not easy to put on. Mine is still in the box, and I will probably just keep it new in the box for the next owner of this boat.
Call me lazy....lol
I'll just keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't fill up with snow that night.
So, that's about it for now....just waiting. I'll be working some part-time hours at the store today through Saturday...just passing time, and talking fishing with humans. It's much better than spending my days talking to my dogs, who just look at me like, "Quit talking, woman, and just throw the damn ball!" ;)
Stay tuned....
Capt Juls
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