Nothing funny about what happened recently on the lake I frequent, just sad. With the water levels low and a sudden influx of people as it gets warmer, accidents happen. Unfortunately a man lost his life as he was driving across the water and struck a barely submerged hump not 20ft in diameter and maybe 1-2 ft above water line. I fish around it all the time as it drops to about 22ft real quick and the sandbass use it to corral shad. Anyway, it's invisible at night and he hit it, flipping his boat and throwing him out. According to the paper, he was no novice but a lifelong outdoor enthusiast leaving behind a wife and 2 kids. I was struck with the thought that, had someone asked him prior to his accident if he was supremely confident of his boating awareness and skills, he would have anwered "yes". I dare venture most of the people participating in this forum would rate themselves the same. Point is, it gave me a serious pause. Not only because it happened in my backyard at the very lake point I normally start at when I go fishing, but because he seemed to be a fellow fisherman not inclined to goof around and do something stupid. If it could happen to him.....
I've taken a more cautious attitude when it comes to being on the water, especially at night. I hope no one forgets that when things go wrong on the water, it can get serious pretty quick.
I've taken a more cautious attitude when it comes to being on the water, especially at night. I hope no one forgets that when things go wrong on the water, it can get serious pretty quick.
