RUNAWAY BOAT CRASH!! - Lake Chickamauga Summer Boating

IT HAPPENS FAST! After the driver was ejected his boat spun out of control. With no operator to slow it down and the throttle pinned, the boat was whipping donuts uncontrollably. The boat made its way dangerously close to an island full of partying weekend boaters before ultimately crashing through the trees and underbrush. Could this have been prevented? Of course! 

Boating has inherent risks. Raising those risks by ignoring the boat's built-in safety features is negligent. Its easy to see the mistake in hindsight. Admittedly, we've all made the same mistake at some point. Let this incident cement the importance of wearing your kill switch. Its imperative not only for your safety but also for the safety of those recreating around you. Thankfully the boat driver in this incident was uninjured after being ejected from his boat and all of the on lookers were spared as well. The only real damage in this crash was to the boat as it plowed through trees and sand repeatedly. 

The message here is anything can happen when you're on the water. When it does happen, it happens quickly. Wear your life jacket and kill switch any time the outboard is running. If something happens, its better to be prepared than caught off guard. Below are links to the life jackets we use when we're on the water as well as some budget friendly options. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

** When purchasing inflatable PFD's its wise to purchase the  automatic versions so there is an extra level of security if you are not alert when the life jacket is needed.**

Life Jackets... 

What We Wear- Mustang Elite Inflatable PFD: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

Basic Automatic (Budget)- Mustang Classic M.I.T. 100: https://bit.ly/3dqoddd

Traditional Type- Onyx Tackle Warehouse: https://bit.ly/2ZVYmpE

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

$200,000 Yacht Sunk To The Bottom!! (Coast Guard Called)

You never know what you're going to see when fishing!!! We noticed the oil slick, then the life jackets, then the yacht! Once the Coast Guard arrived we gave them the room to work but we hope this worked out for the boat owners! 

Let this serve as a reminder to all of us! Regular boat maintenance is so important! In your bass boat, here are some quick items you can change to ensure that your boat isn't taking on water. Don't let those minor leaks go unchecked. We've had to raise a bass boat off the lake bottom in the past and its not easy!

Drain Plug- http://bit.ly/2wN7O0b
Remote Plug System- http://bit.ly/2jkZqjS
Livewell Pump- http://bit.ly/2iPRaEu
Bilge Pump (With Float for automatic bilge)- http://bit.ly/2zDfRMh

If you happen to remember that we were fishing in the beginning of the video here is the gear we were using. And if you were wondering what on earth we were doing... 30 foot visibility and Tim's fish had a follower chasing it around... we were after that double hook up. 

Eye Surrender ESE Polarized Glasses...
Grey in Sunlight or Amber in Low Light: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN

Tim's Setup...
Rod- G Loomis NRX 901: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2zT8C66
Line- Power Pro MaxCuatro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 7 lb Sunline Snipper Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Roboworm 4" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Weight- Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

Matt's Setup...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Sunline Asassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Hook- Trokar Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Worm- Roboworm 4" Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Weight- Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

We forget how dangerous the water can be. Boats sink all the time and we need to be more aware of the dangers. Always wear your safety equipment, carry the tools and equipment to keep you and your passengers safe, and always keep an eye out to help others that may be in distress. 

________________________________________________________________

Need Apparel? Tacticalbassin Hats, Hoodies and Sunshirts are available by emailing Tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com