Wow...be careful out there...

Post by **Markus** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:41 pm

Also agree 110% Jazz and Justin. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

Post by **bradford2** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:42 pm

jazman wrote:I apologize for not posting much anymore and jumping in here but a site mod calling a local angler for a darwin award when his or her fate is unknown?

Brutal

My thoughts as well. I had a big reply typed out early in the day but then deleted it. My comment wasn't as nice as yours.

I really hope the guys are both ok. My mind raced through a dozen names of guys I know this could be...... scary stuff for sure.

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:43 pm

that really is to bad i hope he is found alive and well
be safe out there guys

Post by **Paulie Walnuts** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:10 pm

Rob, maybe you should screen your mods a little more

Post by **MTF** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:29 pm

Having experienced losing my father in a boating accident in cold weather several years ago, I know what the family is going through right now and my deepest condolences and prayers go to the family, and hope they take some comfort in knowing that at least he was doing what he lovedâ€¦.I really hope they find him soon.

As for Toddâ€™s comments I have never once got involved in any politics or some of the other trash that can go on this forum, I usually dismiss such things as someone just being low class or maybe just a kid that doesnâ€™t know any better â€¦but these comments coming from a fish hawk moderator is deeply offensive to me and does not say much of his characterâ€¦.disgusting

Post by **Muskie4L** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:55 pm

I know the comments that Todd made are completely out of line. And he is the one that will have the apology to make, but as we all get our boats ready for the season we need to learn from this very sad incident. The air may be warm but the water is cold, its no different than falling in the water in December. It's real easy to forget too, I just started me boat this evening and was planning on going for a run over the the weekend and wearing my survival suit never even crossed my mind. I would never even dream of going out in the fall with out it.

Post by **bucketmouth** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:01 pm

I tend to agree with the masses... kinda a numbheaded thing to say, especially for a mod.

But then again, being a mod here is just a thankless, powerless, tattletale job for anyone who has the time to help out.

I'm getting off topic here. Todd, I'd hope you'd back track on that remark if it turns out to be a member of FishHawk, yeah?

Post by **riverdog** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:25 pm

Sad story! Knowing the water you travel and the danger of different seasons on that body of water can go a long way. I think Todd being familar with this body of water, found it hard to believe somone would chance a trip in a small boat on this section of water with current conditions. I'm sure Todd feels for the family as do we all.

Post by **Peppino** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:28 pm

Were they on a body of water where the elements suddenly turned against them? They should have known what the worse scenario could've been.

Folks, these were not 14 year olds walking along the bank and suddenly one of them accidently slipping in and being washed away. That, would've been a real tragedy. These were 2 adults who made a calculated decision and in the end, paid dearly.

I call it natural selection.........Todd called it the way it is and gets raked over the coals over it????? Mod or not, he's intitled to his opinion, just like me.........

Post by **FishingIsHealing** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:30 pm

OH my god!

I saw a boat today when I was fishing the Rideau at the long island locks.

It came out from the outflow of the jock and went down the rideau towards ottawa

:S

I hope this wasn't the boat of the dead guys .....

But really who esle would be boating right now? when the water is so low and moving extremely fast...

hmm

Thats really too bad, he would've been toast very quickly, I saw the current today itwas terrible.

I'll post some pics in my report of the current about 1km up stream from the outflow of the jock where the rideau connect to it

Post by **Hookup** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:32 pm

Too bad... I'm sure these two were just out for some laughs and were not thinking... no one should have to pay a stupid tax that high... and more importantly, as stupid as these guys were, their family and friends will suffer more...

It's really just too bad that life doesn't come with at least one mulligan.

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:27 am

Also agree 110% Jazz and Justin....very bad taste!!!

I had a close call many years ago trout fishing out of a small tinny that capsized in April....it took all I had in me to get to shore....

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families...

Post by **Seabass81** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:33 am

"On a side note, the reporter that wrote the story should have review their notes, given that the Jock River is no where near Woodruffe and Fallowfield. The only body of water remotely close to that intersection is Black Creek, which at the moment isn't much wider than a tinny" (quote from Todd)

I know at the very end of woodroffe on the otherside of p.o.w (old16?) is where the jock enters the rideau. Fished it many times.

Post by **Tip-up** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:26 am

What a tragedy...but also plain stupidity and could have been avoided. It don't look good and it's a a surprise to hear no life vests were being worn in such turbulent water. Really though, taking a joy ride in Jock early April?

Post by **Todd B.** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:41 am

First off I would like to appologize to anyone that was offended by my previous post, that was not my intent.

Secondly, regardless of the season, water conditions, etc. the minute you fail to respect a body of water, whether it be wading, boating, etc. you're only looking for trouble.