First tube trip of the year. Fail!!

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I went out and it was warm in the air, but the water temp was chilly. I built a new rod holder as wall. I found a new lake I had never been to. No one else was there either. I found out why. It was about a half mile hike from my truck to the lake. I carried my tube down and get everything setup. I dragged it out into the water and got in. Fish finder said it was about 3 ft deep. that was being generous I think. I pushed out a ways to the middle and still the same depth. but now there were weeds too. Since the temp was so cold my tube lost some pressure and my new awesome rod holders were now tipping in and rods were almost smacking me in the face. I kicked around a bit more and depth was the same. Still weeds. So, I went back to where I got in and I got out. Carried everything back to the truck and went on my way. I know now to not bother with that lake again. And to maybe carry some kind of pump while I am out on the water. I hope I can try again soon somewhere else.

Jason
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