How not set a hook...

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by briansnat

I think he appeared to drop his rod for a sec, then grab after it and fell in. Yeah, I can see myself doing that. Bottom line is that a comfortable situation can change in an instant over the most minor thing. Add cold water or a bang on the head and it can be deadly. Nobody goes on the water expecting to die. Wear that PFD.

I grew up with my dad drilling into my head "never stand up in a boat". Granted he was talking canoes and 10 ft jon boats, but that is still in the back of my mind 50 years later. I rarely stand up in boats LT 17 ft.

Good advice.

No one realizes the unfortunate death tolls on some bodies of water... Like round valley, could all be avoided with water safety!