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BayFly · Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 7:35 am Post subject: Fishing alone.

Although I'm guilty of fishing alone, and find it rewarding, I want to remind all of us it's not without it's perils. Following is the obituary of a young man from Austin and Rockport, who lost his life this past week in Copano Bay by the name of Kevin Farrell, a professional electrician, family man, sportsman, and a friend:http://charliemarshallfuneralhomes.com/kevin-farrell/

TroutSupport · Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 9:23 am Post subject:

Sad to hear.

Be careful out there guys.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 4:04 pm Post subject:

So, what exactly happened to the poor guy? Crying or Very sad

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BayFly · Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 5:09 pm Post subject:

There have been no public reports at this time, only speculation. Evidently, he was found without a pfd on, and it seems there was an autopsy being preformed.

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I hated to see that. I do think it is a lot safer to fish with someone especially now that I am in my 50's when old guy stuff happens Wink

Remember though how Rabbit aka Paul Hare would fish that yellow rig off the five mile area on PINS alone in his kayak in the winter at 70?
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Johninaustin · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 1115

Been fishing by myself for years. The wife gets REALLY ticked about that these days. Offshore especially.

When I was little I would go wade fishing with my grandfather along the JFK causeway. Not to actually fish, but someone was needed as a witness Embarassed

ironmanstan · Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 12:35 pm Post subject:

He was a friend of a friend of mine that lives in Austin. My wife won't let go alone anymore. I used to fish by myself all the time.
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ziacatcher · Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 2:03 pm Post subject:

Remember though how Rabbit aka Paul Hare would fish that yellow rig off the five mile area on PINS alone in his kayak in the winter at 70?[/quote]

I told him all the time he was crazy for doing that. But he loved it.

Donnie · Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 9:38 am Post subject:

With all due respect to his family and I am sure they are hurting, but the guy died doing what we all love. Beats hell out of dying in pain, laying in a hospital bed.

lifeaquatic · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 11:02 am Post subject:

Last time fishing with my buddy I asked him what he had hanging around his neck. "It's my whistle," he said. "You hear this, I need your help."

Oil Field Trash II · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 1560

that's a very tragic situation. as I get older, I'm a little more careful. I always wear a kill switch, and if I go offshore by myself I wear a inflatable PFD. I don't think I'll stop fishing solo anytime soon. it's a lot cheaper than a head shrink.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject:

lifeaquatic · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:32 pm Post subject:

The story behind this discussion is tragic and I've been reluctant to open up. I have always cherished time on the water...alone.

I've asked myself while out there, "what am I doing all alone?" Well, it comes down to just enjoying every minute of it. Just "don't have to, to anybody" if you understand what that means. A chance to decompress from 21st century. Whatever.

Man, I go the distance and try to go farther each time if I can. I am mesmerized by simple things. Cloud formations, yes. How close can I drift to that Osprey settled on a post. Casting to iridescence in the water past midnight. A coyote on the shore. I even watched a funnel cloud touch down inland guessing if I'll be alright - okay that one isn't exactly simple. But, watching a red swim by within a rods length undisturbed is. Playing with a blue crab hold his own against a me. Just blending into the environment. Sunsets, sunrises, ripples on the water.

And...CATCHING FISH!

God Bless to all of you for contributing to this site. I'll be fine.

Bigrock · Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 9:42 pm Post subject: