This is the kind of story that makes me almost hate this time of year. Unfortunately, we fishing folks seem to believe we are impervious to the death traps awaiting us in the next foot of water. How many of us believe wearing a PFD while fishing from the bank is just plain silly? After all, WE aren't going to slip, stumble or fall into the water, WE are only there to feel the adrenaline rush when the next monster fish takes our offering and swims off like a bat out of hell in the opposite direction. And, WE all know waders make us practically immortal, right? WE know exactly where to wade and just how slippery the next rock will be. Of course, WE certainly don't want to look less like a seasoned sportsman/woman by wearing those bulky things while in our kayaks, pontoons, canoes, drift boats or any other water craft. Remember, WE truly believe nothing can happen to us, WE walk with the Water Gods. And that attitude is what leads to stories like this...please be safe.
