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Nov 9, 2021 19:11:19 #

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Danger25 wrote:

Like this…

Or this

Nov 9, 2021 19:56:35 #

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Yep….be careful out there….

Nov 9, 2021 19:56:49 #

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Nov 9, 2021 19:57:16 #

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

I know the feeling papa jack! I'm in the same camp with you on my last 2 outings! Still fun...but it's nice to get a few tugs!

Nov 10, 2021 12:07:07 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

If I ran across that set up, I would reel it in and set it back down. I can't see killing a fish by letting it starve hooked on the end of a rod submerged and snagged on the bottom after getting pulled in. In this state an unattended rod is illegal. In a legal state, I would strategically place a few more rocks to secure the rod for the same reason. Forgetting gear is common, but forgetting gear, or deliberately leaving an unsecured rod in the water like that is irresponsible except in a very unique situation like maybe a heart attack or chased away by a bear.

Nov 10, 2021 15:27:26 #

Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis

bapabear wrote:

If I ran across that set up, I would reel it in an... (show quote)

You made several good points. Looking back I wish I had reeled in the line

Nov 10, 2021 15:50:44 #

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Papa Jack wrote:

You made several good points. Looking back I wish I had reeled in the line

Be happy. If that is enough to bother you, you have lived a saints life.

Nov 10, 2021 16:17:15 #

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

saw1 wrote:

Hey Papa. I thought that was a pic of YOUR rig and I was thinkin the same thing.
I've seen rigs take off more than once when left like that.
NOT mine however. The only time mine might be like that is if I'm standin right there watchin it.