Staying Calm Saved My Life

[basswipe]

My take on this will be a little different.

First of all I'm certainly glad your OK but.....you did three really stupid things.

1.No where in your story did you mention wearing a PFD.I don't care who you are but trying to swim 50-75yds with a pole in one hand and gear around your waist and no PFD just isn't smart.If you were wearing a PFD my apologies and it would only be two stupid things:

2.You tried to save a bunch of plugs instead of getting to safety.Its just money and that can be replaced,your life cannot.

3.You were by yourself.Always fish with a buddy in places like that.Having someone in sight doesn't mean squat if they can't get to you.