04-17-2006, 10:38 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Yeah, I violated my own first rule of safety. That is to avoid going on the water if there is a chance of strong wind. I knew the forecast and it was already breezy when I launched. Then, I left the more protected shoreline and went clear across a large exposed bay, just because I thought I could handle it. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I could have handled it if the wind had not grown so strong so fast. And, I would have made it back to shore within another 15 minutes or so, even if the boat had not towed me back. But, I never should have put myself in that position.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have fished Deer Creek and Jordanelle enough to know their "normal" wind conditions. I also usually plan to fish the morning breeze going in one direction and then ride back on the changing breezes later. Works good when things are "normal".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As I pointed out on the Utah Board, I usually just cancel a trip where wind is a potential factor. That makes some fishing buddies unhappy. On this trip, road and I had talked about bailing out but dumb won out and we still showed up and launched.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I got a lot of needed exercise, and survived. But, I could have just as easily developed leg cramps, or become exhausted...or worse. I'm getting old enough that I should have more respect for my poor old body.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I could have handled it if the wind had not grown so strong so fast. And, I would have made it back to shore within another 15 minutes or so, even if the boat had not towed me back. But, I never should have put myself in that position.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have fished Deer Creek and Jordanelle enough to know their "normal" wind conditions. I also usually plan to fish the morning breeze going in one direction and then ride back on the changing breezes later. Works good when things are "normal".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As I pointed out on the Utah Board, I usually just cancel a trip where wind is a potential factor. That makes some fishing buddies unhappy. On this trip, road and I had talked about bailing out but dumb won out and we still showed up and launched.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I got a lot of needed exercise, and survived. But, I could have just as easily developed leg cramps, or become exhausted...or worse. I'm getting old enough that I should have more respect for my poor old body.[/#0000ff]
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