Spiel Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I often fish this area and have many decades of experience. Knowledge I try to instill in my daughter and her boyfriend who often fish in the area mentioned in the linked article. I always warn them to stay out of the water and away from the immediate damn outflow when fishing until they acquire the needed knowledge. Knowledge that I would like to show them personally when I can find the time. http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4884458-hamilton-man-drowns-in-grand-river/ My condolences to the family and friends of this young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 oh crap, I'm pretty sure I know that fella from the local tackle shop. a good young fella with a strong interest in fishing. if it's who I think it is (which I'm 99% sure it is), we were just chatting about bow fishing at the dam. man...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 When it comes to wading (any water), you gotta know your limits and play within it. Just tragic Condolences to the friends and family. On the west coast, some guides are now encouraging their clients to wear inflatable life jackets for walk and wade fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 MJL, I'm surprised they don't already do that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditmaster Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wow thats sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt1 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 it happens so fast if you are wearing waders and you go under or slip and they fill up with water and the current takes you. it happened to me when I was a kid fishing the Grand River down the street from my home, I was lucky,, my dad was with me and he grabbed me as I got dragged past him. this is surely a sad event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditmaster Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 tthats why you should wear a wading belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrumpyfisherman Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 it happens so fast if you are wearing waders and you go under or slip and they fill up with water and the current takes you. I was lucky that someone warned me about this when I used to fish that same spot. Once the water gets into the waders you're screwed. As a result I never went in water past the crotch area, and even then remember a couple times where I almost slipped in a hole or something. Just a bad combination of circumstances, real sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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