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 Emergency Signal
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11/19/15 10:46 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 364
Bryan O'
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Well, it finally happened this past weekend. My motor spit the bit on Rayburn, and I was a long way from the trailer. Split fuel line dumping fuel everywhere. Headed out on the trolling motor, but sure wasn't going to make it the distance. I keep an orange construction flag in my storage like the guys at the road construction sites. I took it off the stick, and put snaps on the corners so I could snap it to the eyes of my flippin' stick. It worked like magic. I was mid-way out of Veach and the first boat that passed by gave us a tow to Caney. Said they would have never noticed us if not for the flag. The flags are $4.95 at Home Depot, and worth every penny. Glad I had it. Get one, and hope you never need to use it.
I'd also like to send out a special thanks for 2 fine groups of people. To the family of hunters that towed us from Veach to Caney, and to the guy and his son that gave me a ride around from Caney to my truck at Castle Boykins. Fine people all. Neither would take my money. I offered both groups $100.00, and they absolutely refused. I've done it before, and I'll do it again - help folks on the water - some day it will be your turn.
Bryan O'
Total Recreation Products Inc.
Commercial Park and Playground Products and Services
totalrecreation.net
Ranger Z521c 250ProXS V8
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Re: Emergency Signal
[Re: Bryan O']
#11233675
11/19/15 10:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
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Donald Harper
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Always great to hear good reports like this. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Emergency Signal
[Re: Bryan O']
#11233791
11/20/15 12:35 AM
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Joined: Oct 2012
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SIR-FISH-LOT
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Been down that road on both side. Did that and done that. wouldn't hesitate to do it again for somebody, on the Lake or side of the road with a boat. God knows I been bail out before.
Jig fisherman
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Re: Emergency Signal
[Re: Bryan O']
#11233899
11/20/15 01:37 AM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Bobby Milam
TFF Team Angler
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I broke down yesterday and from a distance even with the cowling of the motor people can't see you need help. Was going to be a long ride back on the trolling motor. Your suggestion sounds like a good plan
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Re: Emergency Signal
[Re: Bryan O']
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11/20/15 02:02 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,702
Paul Jeffcoat
Extreme Angler
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Thanks for sharing Bryan O. Not a bad idea. I've got some orange flags, think I'll do some modification so I can do the same if it happens to me... AGAIN! Been there and done that, fortunately others were around to give me a tow. I've helped other too and I think it is our responsibility to take care of someone in distress and never take money... just paying it forward!
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Re: Emergency Signal
[Re: Bryan O']
#11235336
11/20/15 11:52 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 471
Reds Bass Guide on Sandlin
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In the last few years I have pulled two at Hubbard.One sail boat stuck on a sand bar. Then the unthinkable.. My boat won't start... 2011 optimax. Im working on it and a guy ask me if I needed a tow ! Pay it forward you never know
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2019 Ranger Z520
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