ROFLMAO

When I worked in the ER we used a tooth to tattoo ratio to diagnose meth use.



It pays to be aware and prepared.
A friend "fell in" and drowned under mysterious circumstances on the North Umpqua last year. All his gear disappeared as well.

A "personal protection device" such as SW, Glock, etc. is a PITA to add to waders, vest and raingear, but maybe is the way to go. Pepper spray is much smaller and can be useful for 2 legged predators, and fits in the wader front pocket easily. Being able to use a tool quickly rather than dig around is important.

I have to really remind myself to stress situational awareness, such as monitoring my 6 as well as the line in the water out front. I have been in situations where simply making eye contact and positioning my body averted a problem.

The sky is my HW and I intend to continue fishing. I like being able to fish alone when the spirit moves, but 2 people can operate as a team and just the fact of 2 people together is a deterrent to assault. I make it a point to talk with other fisher folk; I think we need to kinda look out for each other.