Reply With QuoteSo glad you are safe......what an experience.....it is good you were able to keep a cool head and know what to do....
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Sploosh! Man Overboard On The Mermentau
Got an early start today, but it wasn't too long before tomorrows thunder showers started a day early. On and off with the rain gear and was real proud of staying dry. Got hung up on a big laydown and I can't stand to leave gear behind. Too cheap. Poked around with the rod tip and freed the jig, but looped the line on a small limb. I was pulling hard and seeing the limb rise to the surface. Would grab little twigs on it and try to save a line break. Finally adjusted my position down on my knees and gave it one last pull cutting a summer salt over the bow at the same time.
I went down in the edge of the tree top, and when I came up I had mono around my arm with the hook about to go in my wrist. After getting that sorted out I tried getting back in the boat. I lost my upper body strength sometime back and after a few tries it was getting frustrating. Kicked my legs and got the boat over to water my feet would touch in. Bottom very mucky and lost a crock in it, but managed to reach down and grope it up.
Things that finally paid off: Strap on sunglasses, PFD, and dry bag with clothes and towel. Kept getting more showers and realized I wasn't having fun any more. Headed in giving my 7 sacs to two guys on the way. Changed cloths at the landing so had a dry ride home. Going to have to make a plan for easier way to get back in the boat.
The water was nice and cool, but I wonder about that brain eating amoeba that is making the news in Louisiana. They probably go for a guy with more brains than me.
Last edited by mermentau; 08-18-2015 at 05:01 PM.
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So glad you are safe......what an experience.....it is good you were able to keep a cool head and know what to do....
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That sounds like a true fishing adventure. Glad your safe and not to beat up by the brush. Good to see you still have all your gear.
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Glad you are safe, those amoebas are kind of scary. Probably swam in them all the time when we were kids! LOL
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Don't do that again, not worth it. Cut the line John. What if that was in the dead of winter? Glad you're safe.
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John, I believe it was a fish that pulled you in, getting revenge. Glad you whipped him. Kidding aside glad you okay.
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Second time I've gone over the bow. First time was 47 years ago in another similar small unstable boat. Summer then too. Your right winter is a whole nother ball game.
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Lets be a little more careful out there Mert.
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A little tip that may save a life...if u fall in and can't pull yourself in(lack of strength / hypothermia), hold on to boat rail. Make your way to back of boat and stand on motor fins and trim up....If no trim, use motor to climb in.
Romans 6:23
