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I was supposed to be in the Redding area lake fishing, but septic problems (my house not me)caused me to cancel the trip. To console myself I fished our community lake for bass yesterday. After a few productive hours it was time to head in. "One more fish," I thought as I cast to a weedline with the trolling motor on low. Standing up while casting and trying to adjust my bass buddy type boat's seat, I stumbled and fell backward out of the boat. Did I mention the trolling motor was on? I lost a rod, reel, line, and my car keys. The good news? I didn't loose my life. I was wearing an inflatable PFD. I've been lax in the past about wearing a lifejacket while fishing from a boat because they were hot and uncomfortable to wear. The inflatable PFD I bought a month ago is shaped like a small fanny pack. You hardly notice its there. I've learned my lesson. I will never get in a boat again, including my pontoon boat, without wearing a PDF. I hope I learned a lesson not just for me, but for you too. Be safe out there. By the way, has anyone used their swap flies yet? Mike
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