Fisherman With Class

[Grappling Coach]

I was fishing with my dad and uncle up on Truman this weekend out of my uncle's boat. Since he had his, I did not take mine up. Monday a little after noon, I was driving us back when the rpm gauge as well as some others started spinning and freaking out. I stopped right away and then made a critical error. I shut the motor off. We ended up not having any power to the key or trim tab. I tried to pull start the 60 hp motor, but it wasn't happening. We were a couple miles from Bucksaw facing a strong headwind. We could have never trolled in. With few options, I flagged down a guy in a boat just heading out to fish. He gladly towed us all of the way back to the boat ramp. After we thanked him, he just told us to help someone else if they need it. There are occasions when fishermen can be rude, but for the most part, I believe that most serious fishermen will go out of their way to help others, especially when they are in trouble. This guy was first class all the way. I only regret that I did not ask him his name. We were so happy to be back at the ramp and thanking him, that I didn't think to ask.

[jeb]

Great story. Glad you found a guy that would take the time to help you out.

[Terrierman]

That's the right way to live. Good to hear that most people are still good people.

[Champ188]

Like others above, glad to hear common decency hasn't completely gone by the wayside!

[Sac River Jim]

theres still good people on the water i think sometimes we overlook that fact because of all the wake boat and pwc drama been going on this summer. thnx for posting that jim and glad that guy showed up cause it could've turned into a pretty long day.

[merc1997 Bo]

i do not how many times i have someone in, but i have been in the same situation myself, and have been blessed by the help of another. it is nice to see others that will help. thanks for posting!!

bo

[Boobie]

Im not suprised. He is a fisherman.

[balsabee]

Never pass up someone on the water in need. I pulled a ski boat in at state park earlier this summer. They wrapped the ski rope around the prop several times and it was getting late and no one on the boat had a cell phone.

[fishinwrench]

Monday a little after noon, I was driving us back when the rpm gauge as well as some others started spinning and freaking out. I stopped right away and then made a critical error. I shut the motor off.

You most certainly did NOT make a "critical error", you did the RIGHT THING!

You were most likely about 10 seconds from having a voltage regulator fire, not something anyone wants to deal with while out on the lake.

You weren't gonna make it back to the ramp anyway.

Good move ! I high-five ya for watching the guages and not ignoring what they are there for.

[dblades]

I've towed many a boat in over the years, as well as having to get a tow myself. I will say I took money from one guy who's ski boat I towed on Truman one time. I needed the twenty dollars worth of beer to get try and eraser the guys thong from my mind.