Was in McQueens last weekend with a guide. At some point I would like to get back to the area. Aside from the risks of entry to the area I am concerned with communication. Would a handheld 5W VHF communicate thru the island back to St Cats Sea Tow (or anyone else for that matter) for help. I know ranges for the handhelds are fairly good, but can this thing communicate back thru the island?
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McQueens Inlet
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PaulD
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I think you need to be real careful with that. Not only is your response range going to be very limited, and the entrence in there very tricky and shifting but going to a guides drops, which he depends on to make money, isn't a good way to make a friend and it's frowned upon greatly around here and every where for that matter. ( just saying in case that's what you were thinking about)
tcb294
Member
Yea a hand held will get St Cats Sea Tow from there. I heard a guy on one once asking for directions to get into Mcqueens. NOTE:You've waited to late to ask directions when you're in the breakers. I would prefer a 25 watt VHF. If you do decide to try it,talk to locals and try to gain some local knowledge. The bars move around and it's different every year.Cell phone coverage is spoty. I fish around there some in the fall and the highlight some days is watching people try to go in and out. It's beautiful in there, watch close and you may spot an eagle or two.
Robert 31320
Senior Member
Get a 25 watt radio...I have experience with a hand held in there.
If you're gonna go in there after just one trip with someone else...BE CAREFUL!
....and just one more tip, you're going to pass A LOT of fish on your way to McQueens. It's nice in there but not a necessary trip if you want to catch fish.
If you're gonna go in there after just one trip with someone else...BE CAREFUL!
....and just one more tip, you're going to pass A LOT of fish on your way to McQueens. It's nice in there but not a necessary trip if you want to catch fish.
Wisconsin Ben
Member
What is this place? Sounds interesting.
PaulD, before you get testy, I can assure you that my guide knew I was heading to the St Cats area to better familiarize myself for me and my family/friends on the very few trips I make down there from the middle Ga area. I can also assure you he did not show me any new honey holes or other spots which are not already highlighted on my TopSpot map. What he did show me was how to think more like a fish and have more patience which is something that I have not yet caught onto in the 2 years I have been inshore fishing.
Anyways, I do appreciate the comments on the radio as well as previously on some Ohero braided line I PM'd you about last year.
Anyways, I do appreciate the comments on the radio as well as previously on some Ohero braided line I PM'd you about last year.
Golden BB
Senior Member
Several of my best inshore trips have come from in there. As the saying goes, there's only one way to learn. Get a good radio and head in.
PaulD
Banned
Wasn't being testy. Just trying to keep ya safe and prevent any issues.
To show the folks that don't know what your talking about,
McQueen's inlet is the inlet about in the middle of the picture on the left side.
( farthest point of St. Cat sticking out to the east. )
You can see the difficulty of getting in through the breakers, but once your in
it's cool.
McQueen's inlet is the inlet about in the middle of the picture on the left side.
( farthest point of St. Cat sticking out to the east. )
You can see the difficulty of getting in through the breakers, but once your in
it's cool.
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Nautical Son
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Without a doubt one of the trickier rides I have had...remember that trip Robert? Bottum bumping
wharfrat
Senior Member
man, once you jump a few breakers and bars, that place looks FISHY! gonna put that on the "to do" list.
Robert 31320
Senior Member
I sure do!! I miss my Skiff, it made the ride through the breakers a lot easier than the boat I have now. We need to make another of those gatherings happen this summer.
Nautical Son
Senior Member
There are plans in the works, I don't think my new ride is gonna be going in that cut anytime soon, maybe the backside beach again.
savreds
Senior Member
PaulD
Banned
You're not living unless your riding the top of a roller over a sadbar, It's all about timing. 
Silver Bullet
Senior Member
Man, if I had to ride in there and deal with breakers, I couldn't take a dump for at least two weeks...
Goooooood luck.
SB
Goooooood luck.
SB
Robert 31320
Senior Member
You're not living unless your riding the top of a roller over a sandbar, It's all about timing.
That is exciting!!
Robert 31320
Senior Member
It's not that bad if you watch what you're doing.
Nautical Son
Senior Member
cheeeekun!!!
Not in the least...
I'm making payments on this one.....the last 2 were paid for before I attempted any stunts....
You're not living unless your riding the top of a roller over a sadbar, It's all about timing.
Good I'll ride in that 2# rocket of yours it may keep up with the roller...
You owe me half a Mtn Dew...and my motel maid a comforter .....
tcb294
Member
Which way out? This is were I sit watching people try to get out.
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