1st Time Tooners

[TubeDude]

[cool][size 1][#0000bf]A timely message, no doubt inspired by our experiences on Deer Creek Saturday. You and I have worked through a lot of this and have had many discussions on the subject. Everybody should realize that you are imminently qualified to "hold forth" on this issue.[/#0000bf]
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[#0000bf]Two points that should be made are:[/#0000bf]
[#0000bf](1) You should never go alone on your first excursion(s). There should be someone to help if things go wrong. Swallow your pride and don't worry about embarrassing yourself. Just make them turn off the video camera.[/#0000bf]
[#0000bf](2.) Make sure you can attract attention or call someone if you need help. Take an airhorn if possible. That is required on boats and for tubes and toons in some states. Also, take a quality walkie talkie or radio, and make sure you are tuned to the proper frequency as your fishing buddies. Turn it on. Cell phones are "iffy". You can't get coverage on many waters and it can be costly to drop one in the water. If you take one, keep in on a stretch cord around your neck...under your PFD.[/#0000bf]
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[#0000bf]Good post at the beginning of the tubing and tooning season.[/#0000bf] [/size]
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