Packing while Fishing

NW Sportsman Mag ^ | 2/1/2016 | Terry J Wiest

[CommerceComet]

I was hiking once along the Clearwater River in Idaho right around dusk. This very undesirable guy suddenly emerged on the trail right in front of me. I was startled by his presence and he was started by the Irish Wolfhound who was walking with me. The dog who was usually the friendliest animal who ever lived immediately became really agitated and defensive. The dog didn't trust the guy.

I have always thought that encounter might have been much different had there not been a massive dog on full alert between me and him.

[Travis T. OJustice]

I find it very tiring to carry, and when I do surf fishing, that’s very taxing as well. I would be too tired to drive home if I combined the two.

[monocle]

You dress them after shooting them.

[Blue Collar Christian]

Why would I not be packing just because I’m fishing?

[eartrumpet]

Oh, I remember you two.

[JAKraig]

My advice is that if you carry, then carry. Always carry. Never be without your protection. The chances of your ever having to use a gun are slim to none but the minute you leave it at home is the time you will need it.

[CommerceComet]

Oh, I remember you two.

I'm sure the guy remembers - a snarling Irish Wolfhound is pretty impressive and memorable in nightmarish way.

As a former undesirable, you clean up pretty well. ;-)

[archy]

Carrying a weapon on the rivers and lakes is a personal decision;

Here fishy, fishy, fishies!

[Squantos]

Ammo box filled with sand for weight with 3 each M112 blocks of C attached is a better lure if ya have to feed a few hundred locals within the hour....... but I like the way you think.....