From: Ken Fortenberry
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:01:55 GMT
Local: Thurs, Oct 21 2004 3:01 pm
Subject: Wading staff... re-visit




Wading staffs are just an excuse to go wading where you shouldn't
be wading. Besides that, they're a bother and a nuisance.

Follow the Fortenberry Rule of Wading, to whit:


Thou shalt not wetteth thy balls.
Ken Fortenberry

Well, I can't say I disagree with your rule...

I don't see the staff as something I would use all the time, more as a
fall back if I found myself in trouble. In the particular situation I
mentioned in my first post, I made it about 3/4 of the way across the river
( I could have easily made it to the far side of the river) when I decided
it was time to head back. Not sure if I was tired or what, however I was
having a hell of a time trying to get back. I ended up walking to the far
side and up river about 200 yds. to a safe crossing.

Thanks,

JT