How to Handle A Bass Boat in Rough Water | BoatUS

The biggest mistake people make when boating in rough water and waves is going too fast or too slow. Mark Zona of Zona's Awesome Fishing Show gives you a quick tip for boat handling if you're caught in rough water and waves: His advice is slow down, keep the motor down, get the bow up (around 10 to 17 mph), and take your time to make sure you and your crew or family are safe.

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[swimminwitdafishes]

0:18 ... Unless I misunderstood what you are saying doesn't keeping your motor trimmed down bring the down ? To keep the bow up you want to trim up.

[Ushootout]

Head seas, bow up? ... not sure in which boat but usually bow down gives a better ride.
Following sea . Bow up

[MrDsimpso]

Bruh, that water is like glass compared to where I’m at. The norm here is 20-30 MPH winds and big wind swell every afternoon.

[wavealip]

If you get caught in water like that someone did not check the weather.

[jeffwhitaker]

I wouldn't be in a bass boat on a big Lake