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I kinda thought that too, Kelroy. Seems way too fast for a retrieve. Just goes to show you...

Probably just the NSA updating their records.

I still don't like that guy.

I don't like that guy.

I really don't know better. Just not something I have experience with. Seems like a pretty bad idea to ride on the gunwale when the boat is traveling at a pretty fast clip, especially if the water is choppy -- like can be expected on a big latrine like LOZ. I guess there's common sense, and there's the law. Regardless, the cattle prod is a pretty good idea -- maybe Water Patrol needs them to keep the riffraff in check.

Article makes it sound like allowing someone to ride on the gunwale is illegal -- is that the case?

Well, as usual, we really need to get the facts before we judge -- and I think they'll be pretty straight forward. It is illegal to drink <21 and it is illegal to operate a boat under the influence. Reports say procedure was to handcuff and put on a life vest. Whether it was put on properly will have to be determined. Whether the kid jumped, fell, whatever will have to be determined. I'm not sure I could stand up in a moving boat with handcuffs sober. I'm sure sorry for the kid and his friends and family. I'm also sorry for the highway patrolman who surely didn't want this to happen or knowingly endanger the kid.

Oh. I did like the clip. Thanks. Sorry for jacking up your intro thread cbass12

Wha?

Welcome to the forum cbass12. Good to have another Kansan here.

Very nice. I always love to see the young ones excited about fishing.

Girl math! You SAVED $450.

Alright -- I'm gonna let you off with a warning this time.

Ahhh -- that's what we've seen in some of your pics -- the little shelter out in the water. Always wondered what the story was.

Well, if the evidence is his friend saw you doing it a month ago, you're dealing with an irrational person. Even more reason not to let it affect your day.

I liked it nighthawk. Well done.

Ha! Glad you fished it and had success. That gill is a PIG!

Me too -- and ticks. What a couple of worthless creatures.

Me too

Good point, Wayne. When I was a kid it was very rare to end up with a tick -- and we were outside all day long. Never saw a deer (or goose, turkey) in town but they're common now.

BilletHead recommended permetherin last year when I was grumbling about ticks while mushroom hunting. Got a bottle of Sawyer brand stuff at Wal-Mart and sprayed it on my duds. It really seemed to keep them away.

Those are fascinating little animals -- I never get tired of watching them

My wife made me sell my pirogue when we got to the Mandan villages.

I always thought it was a porcupine reference that fit 'cause you're so prickly

Nice! Got a lot going on there BH. Did you stipple the foxglove?