Reading the stories about being found when you break down make me think that flares might be a good idea. I know are not required to have then on the lake, but they can't hurt.
When our u-joint broke, I called the main Boat Us 800 number by cell phone, they had the local Gilford guy call me back. I told them him I was adrift in the broads between Welch and Rattlesnake. Well that really didn't narrow it down. No flares and no GPS, so he said stand up and wave a towel. I can envision situations where a flare would be better. I'm going to buy some.
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