skjstein

Have been fishin and not on site for awhile. I was a marshall riding with Skeet that day and saw it all happen. Probably around 25 boats shooting out of the lock like a shotgun. Skeet was smart and was well to the side of the pack. There was a bit of rain coming down and with everyone going 70mph when one guy cut across Marty there was no time for him react when his boat hit the big wake. He shot directly to the right and the marshall got thrown. He admitted he wasn't holding on but was still shaken by the even. When we saw it happen there was no question we were stopping to help along with all the boats that saw it. We came from quite a distance to help. Tommy and Alton didn't stop and they should have they were directly behind the accident, I was afraid they were going to hit the marshall. I was also with Evers the first day when Remitz hit the log. It wasn't there the day before. Everyone stopped to help and stopped fishing. While we were waiting for the paramedics we prayed for the hurt marshall and Gerald Swindle, a really cool guy, reiterated that "man these guys just want to watch us fish, this guy is more important than any fish or winning a tournament." All the guys agreed and waited together. These guys are all gentleman and care about their marshalls. I don't think Biffle or Jones didn't care, I'm guessing they were surprised and didn't really consider what happened. Running with a pack at 70mph or through a shoot on a river at 70mph is dangerous. You all didn't hear about another boat that ran ashore coming around a hairpin turn when another boat was coming from the blind side. Honestly speed is the issue. I hate to say it but I think they need to slow down when they are taking off and when they are in skinny areas. I don't want anyone getting killed.

My shimano backback with plastic binders up top and 3714's on bottom to organize the spinners, jigs or cranks of the day. I use my old plano's to hold the gear i don't take. I liked the peg board idea. Wonder if the wife would mind if I put that up in her laundry room? :-/