Happybeerbuzz Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Don’t forget your kill switch cord as well for the boaters out there. 6 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted April 2, 2019 Super User Posted April 2, 2019 ........especially in the Spring, when hypothermia is just minutes away. 4 Quote
HoosierFisher Posted April 6, 2019 Posted April 6, 2019 This just happened locally Thursday night. 33 y/o man and his 4 y/o daughter drowned while kayaking. Popular fishing spot. https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/first-responders-searching-for-two-kayakers-at-bluegrass-fish-wildlife/1901160954 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted April 7, 2019 Super User Posted April 7, 2019 They had a story on our local news a couple of weeks ago. A man and his son tried to go fishing when we were having a lot of flooding. The river was about 9' higher than normal and was really rolling with a lot of strong current. The current over took control of the boat. It got lodged against some limbs right at the dam. They were rescued okay. Said he had just bought the boat two days before that and just wanted to go fishing. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted April 27, 2019 Author Posted April 27, 2019 Calling you out! I happen to be one of your fans on YT, and I enjoy watching your videos. Based on the high subscriber count, I'm sure there are a lot young folks watching that are going to get into kayak fishing because they watch your videos. Please set a good example for them to emulate and wear your PFD, the life you save may be theirs. 3 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted May 1, 2019 Author Posted May 1, 2019 Body was found this morning without a PFD. Spread the word, PFDs save lives! Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted May 21, 2019 Author Posted May 21, 2019 BREAKING: BELTON, TEXAS — An empty kayak on Lake Belton has led to a search for a missing man, Morgan’s Point Resort Fire Chief Taran Vaszozc-Williams told the Telegram. Multiple agencies are searching for the man, but his name hasn’t been released yet. The man is in his 50s and has grayish-white hair and a goatee, Vaszozc-Williams said. The search is being concentrated near Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area and also at Frank’s Marina near the Belton Dam. I hope he is found safe. Either way, I thought it would be good time for a reminder. 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted May 21, 2019 Author Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Harold Scoggins said: BREAKING: BELTON, TEXAS — An empty kayak on Lake Belton has led to a search for a missing man, Morgan’s Point Resort Fire Chief Taran Vaszozc-Williams told the Telegram. Multiple agencies are searching for the man, but his name hasn’t been released yet. The man is in his 50s and has grayish-white hair and a goatee, Vaszozc-Williams said. The search is being concentrated near Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area and also at Frank’s Marina near the Belton Dam. I hope he is found safe. Either way, I thought it would be good time for a reminder. UPDATE: They have found the body. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted May 29, 2019 Author Posted May 29, 2019 Calling you out. Come on folks, set a good example for those thinking about, or just getting into the sport of kayak fishing. Wear a PFD. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 29, 2019 Super User Posted May 29, 2019 And what's up with the jeans? Cotton kills. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted May 29, 2019 Super User Posted May 29, 2019 Keep calling them out, Harold. Like it. Every group I've been affiliated with or even aware of requires PFD be worn at all times. My local club won't allow pics on social media pages, if yakker isn't wearing his/her pfd....even if non-competition fishing 1 1 Quote
smr913 Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 3:26 PM, Choporoz said: Keep calling them out, Harold. Like it. Every group I've been affiliated with or even aware of requires PFD be worn at all times. My local club won't allow pics on social media pages, if yakker isn't wearing his/her pfd....even if non-competition fishing My local kayak FB page just implemented a rule for no pictures w/o a pfd too. Can't believe someone would go out with a 4 y/o and not have a pfd on them. I make my 4 y/o wear one all the time while we are on our lakehouse dock even with adults out there. So sad. Protect yourself and your loved ones on and off the water. 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted May 30, 2019 Author Posted May 30, 2019 Calling you out Lance. Well, at least the dog is wearing his PFD. 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted June 9, 2019 Author Posted June 9, 2019 Another kayak angler has lost his life. An overturned kayak belonging to Timothy Clauge, 39, of Nottingham, NH, was found Friday on Watchic Lake, Maine. His body was recovered yesterday in 29 feet of water. He was not wearing a PFD. Wear a PFD folks, if not for yourself, wear it for the others who care about you. 2 1 Quote
schplurg Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 On 4/26/2019 at 7:36 PM, Harold Scoggins said: Calling you out! I happen to be one of your fans on YT, and I enjoy watching your videos. Based on the high subscriber count, I'm sure there are a lot young folks watching that are going to get into kayak fishing because they watch your videos. Please set a good example for them to emulate and wear your PFD, the life you save may be theirs. If someone doesn't care for their own safety I doubt they'll care about that of others. To each his own, let Darwin sort 'em out. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 14, 2019 Super User Posted June 14, 2019 11 hours ago, schplurg said: If someone doesn't care for their own safety I doubt they'll care about that of others. To each his own, let Darwin sort 'em out. And what about the people that risk their lives to recover the bodies? To each their own, too? 4 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 14, 2019 Super User Posted June 14, 2019 Once the survival expectancy had long since been past, the search, discovery & recovery of drowning victims was an important aspect of my job; understandably a very tough one. Often times families were present during the search & discovery - just a bad scene all around, especially when the victim(s) were children. We all have memories, these are the ones I try to forget. While wearing a Life Jacket is, in many instances 'the law', in other's it is not, but still a good plan. My personal experiences have shaped my own choices on the water. Wish there was some way I could put what's in my memory on a video & post it here. It'd be horrific & sad but perhaps it would help save a few more lives. A-Jay 2 2 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted June 14, 2019 Author Posted June 14, 2019 Here's a good one for you. This guy was showing off his new kayak, look how he replied to my comment about the PFDs. I wish he cared as much about his young son as he does his new kayak. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted June 14, 2019 Author Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, J Francho said: And what about the people that risk their lives to recover the bodies? 39 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Once the survival expectancy had long since been past, the search, discovery & recovery of drowning victims was an important aspect of my job No one ever thinks of the First Responders. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 14, 2019 Super User Posted June 14, 2019 I consider not wearing your PFD to be akin to playing Russian Roulette. Sure you may luck out many times in a row, but one day that hammer is going to fall on the loaded cylinder. That's why my PFD is on from the time I get into my canoe until I'm back at the launch. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 14, 2019 Super User Posted June 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, Harold Scoggins said: No one ever thinks of the First Responders. In these cases we were the first & often the second responders. The initial call for a 'missing' or overdue boater starts search & rescue case. After life expectancy is past and there is no target located, the 'search' is usually 'suspended pending further developments'. Later on (how long is usually dependent on the season) remains will often be located by a good sanitarian. The location usually dictates who may be asked, tasked or best equip to recover it; Federal, State or Local authorities. And I have to add this. . . . . . I fish from a canoe, less now than in previous years but for a solid 10 years that was all I had. I've posted videos of my exploits in the Old Town here and on my youtube channel. As embarrassed as I am to admit it, there are several from the earliest trips where I am NOT Wearing a life Jacket. Despite what I've seen, I was taking the easy way out. A few years into it, it was my wife (also USCG Retired) who finally called me out. I was ashamed of my selfishness and have since fixed that deal. The path of least resistance is rarely the right one. Stay Safe A-Jay Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 14, 2019 Super User Posted June 14, 2019 I've got a pretty solid libertarian bent. So, I don't necessarily mind adults who chose not to wear a PFD after 'honestly' considering the risks. However, the social media 'influencers' and those putting kids at risk don't get a pass from me, and do deserve to get 'called out'. 3 Quote
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