10-26-2006, 03:39 PM
"Second, a raft Knife(serrated edge)"
Fishhound, what is the knife for? Why a serrated edge?
Z,
I prefer to float with a buddy, but due to work and family commitments, most of my trips are "spur-of-the-moment" events. Unfortunately, that means going alone much of the time. I do always have my cell phone with me and with the slightest ripple in the water, I will put the PFD on. (most guys I see just stow the PFD, even in chop.) I also tend to stay close to shore while fishing. I also fish the same areas a lot, and local knowledge of conditions is very helpful in avoiding trouble. Even still, there have been some interesting trips, including my trip on Tuesday, where I had a long kick in choppy water back to the ramp. (I stayed close to shore and was never in any real danger.) Finally, as has been mentioned, if there is lightning nearby, I get off the water ASAP.
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Fishhound, what is the knife for? Why a serrated edge?
Z,
I prefer to float with a buddy, but due to work and family commitments, most of my trips are "spur-of-the-moment" events. Unfortunately, that means going alone much of the time. I do always have my cell phone with me and with the slightest ripple in the water, I will put the PFD on. (most guys I see just stow the PFD, even in chop.) I also tend to stay close to shore while fishing. I also fish the same areas a lot, and local knowledge of conditions is very helpful in avoiding trouble. Even still, there have been some interesting trips, including my trip on Tuesday, where I had a long kick in choppy water back to the ramp. (I stayed close to shore and was never in any real danger.) Finally, as has been mentioned, if there is lightning nearby, I get off the water ASAP.
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