It's been years, but given the odds, it was bound to happen.
Lessons of the day:
Why you should wear a wading belt.
How much water can YOU get in your waders?
Really - how cold is 54 degree water?
Float trip without a boat is not as much fun.
Why I carry a waterproof camera.
Taking a face-first dive from a bowling ball size rock.
Why I should fish upstream of Rick.
The view from under the water is quite different than from the shoreline.
Now I know what the fish see.
I always wondered if Rick would hear me yell. Yes. And he would have caught up to me. Eventually.
Didn't panic.
I realize I float really well.
Learned how much water a chest pack will hold.
Quite refreshing on a hot day. Glad it wasn't May.
Water rescue by Kelly, the Park City, Utah Fire Chief. Later he tells me he's never had water rescue training!
Will I get sick if I swallowed the river water?
First words I said to Kelly & Stacy as I float by, "Save my rod!" Then Stacy said "Spoken like a true fly fisher."
Need to dry out the flies or the hooks will rust.
New way to wash my shirt.
I think the river is warm enough to wet-wade, sans waders. Tomorrow freedom!
This wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't wearing rubber pants that hold water. And boots that became as heavy as cement shoes. But I do float well.
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Oh my, glad your safe - you have a great sense of humor in your writing.
ReplyDeleteWater rescue!!?? Goodness sakes!! How far did you float down the river before they got you out? Keep your hands on that rod 'cause I might need a backup!! Oh, and I'm very glad you're safe my friend! ;-D
ReplyDeleteMic...I will tell you that I would have panicked! I am glad you are okay.
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(PS- Is it okay that Ron & I chuckled as we read the blog? After all- you were okay because you wrote this!)
It was quite an experience and still on my mind. I went back into the water the next day and fished in the exact place, even farther out into the fast current. And the water level has risen even more, now at least at 715 cfs. I still have thoughts running rampant so I will have to write a follow up to put this to rest for me. It was rather funny to me also == after the realization I was OK.
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