Super User tcbass Posted April 12 Author Super User Share Posted April 12 12 minutes ago, gimruis said: Changing out a prop is not an emergency. You aren't going to convince me of that. Besides, if you can change it on the water, you only reinforced that notion anyways. It all depends on the situation. If you're someplace like Florida and you've got a broken down boat and a big storm coming on you, you need to replace your prop and get out of there before the storm hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted April 12 Super User Share Posted April 12 20 minutes ago, tcbass said: If you're someplace like Florida You do bring up a valid point. Know the trespass laws in the state in which you reside or are fishing/boating. What may be acceptable in one state may not be in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted April 12 Global Moderator Share Posted April 12 On my home lake the first several feet of everyone’s yard near the water up to a certain elevation is actually TVA public land. Somebody could camp in your grass for a month if they really wanted to 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankc Posted April 12 Super User Share Posted April 12 On 4/8/2024 at 3:08 PM, MediumMouthBass said: Tons of really good info here, only thing i am going to add is for the medical side of things since numerous people have suggested tourniquets and med kits. Lots of people across America have tourniquets, what most dont know is that the ones they have are poorly made copies and or knockoffs that will barely work and are a serious danger. This is a very extremely important potentially life saving device, and there is a huge difference in its efficiency, quality, and ability to work properly. The North American Rescue CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) is one of the best you can get, used by police, military (conventional and SOF units), medical emergency response personnel along with civilians. Its not expensive either its really cheap $23-30. Do some research into this and maybe some classes on how to use it too. (And please dont buy them off Amazon, they wont be made by them even if there names on it). Boats are very fun but can become dangerous very quickly. You can make a tourniquet out of a t-shirt and stick. No reason to buy something like that. Especially, since you should almost never use one. Doctors typically recommend against their use because they usually do more damage than good. People often wind up getting things amputated because of the tourniquet, not because of the injury. In most cases, proper pressure applied directly to the wound will be sufficient to stop the bleeding. I'm not saying never use a tourniquet, because there are rare times when it can save a person's life. But it should only be used in exceedingly rare circumstances, as a last resort. And in a fishing/boating environment, I can't imagine too many scenarios where one of those would ever pop up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 12 Super User Share Posted April 12 55 minutes ago, Bankc said: In most cases, proper pressure applied directly to the wound will be sufficient to stop the bleeding. Repeating this cause it needs to be said - mom (who had a BS Nursing and taught) told me this after Scout first aid training..."Only use a tourniquet if direct pressure won't stop the bleeding...never use a tourniquet as your first choice." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, gimruis said: Changing out a prop is not an emergency. You aren't going to convince me of that. Besides, if you can change it on the water, you only reinforced that notion anyways. If you pull up on a private shore to change a damaged prop, I can assure you the sheriff will not arrest you for trespassing !! Been there, done that and have owned private shoreline. Unless your causing trouble, the authorities have no interest at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted April 12 Super User Share Posted April 12 1 minute ago, airshot said: I can assure you the sheriff will not arrest you for trespassing Its not the sheriff I'm worried about. Its the landowner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumMouthBass Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 @Bankc If you are serious then wow? if im bleeding out severely and the stuff in my med kit wont stop the bleeding, and have no use of my other arm im not going to go through the process of taking my shirt off, taking the boat/kayak to the bank to find a stick and try to figure out how to make it work. A TQ takes seconds to deploy and can be done single handed. In a situation like that you arent going to be thinking clearly and every second wasted can become something very bad 3 hours ago, Bankc said: No reason to buy something like that. They are under $30, and going to a Stop the Bleed class held at most ranges across the country weekly/monthly which are usually either free or up to $75 theres no reason not too. It literally takes up as much space as a water bottle.... The main reason they sometimes do more harm than good is because people have no idea how to use it, whether its how to put it on, where to put it on, or if its even needed. And like i said right above, they have no clue how to use it and do not write the time down and leave it on way to long. Getting proper training is very simple to do and is something most people should learn. 4 hours ago, Bankc said: And in a fishing/boating environment, I can't imagine too many scenarios where one of those would ever pop up. Again, seriously? Sharp hooks, boat propellers, do i need to continue? 3 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Repeating this cause it needs to be said - mom (who had a BS Nursing and taught) told me this after Scout first aid training..."Only use a tourniquet if direct pressure won't stop the bleeding...never use a tourniquet as your first choice." Wonderfully said, should only be a last line of defense, applying pressure, quick clot, israeli bandage are just a few of the things that should be tried first. TQ's are only if you have life threatening injuries/bleeding wont stop if youve tried the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 minute ago, gimruis said: Its not the sheriff I'm worried about. Its the landowner. They can't shoot you for stepping on the shoreline !!! Reading to much gossip....you might find a Karen with her big mouth but but any form of violence against you will cause them jail time !! That would be like someone slide on a slippery road and comes into your yard, the owner does not have the right to shoot or attack you....common sense here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody B Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, airshot said: They can't shoot you for stepping on the shoreline !!! The can't legally shoot you for stepping on the shoreline. There's crazy people everywhere. Be careful. Regarding use of a tourniquet. Many of the points posted about this are why I stressed getting some first aid training. I'm sure there's classes available pretty much everywhere. Most first responders will probably have info on local classes. One of my favorite sayings is "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity". I hope no one here ever needs to use any first aid training, but if you don't I'm hope you're prepared enough to be "lucky". I'm an Eagle Scout. Being prepared is important to me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Super User gimruis Posted April 12 Super User Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, Woody B said: The can't legally shoot you for stepping on the shoreline. There's crazy people everywhere. Be careful. Exactly. I ain’t gonna find out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 3 hours ago, gimruis said: Exactly. I ain’t gonna find out either. Have had many more close calls at the shopping mall and parking lots, than ever on the water or shore. I feel far more comfortable around boaters and waterfront owners than I do when I have to go unto town ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankbeater Posted April 14 Super User Share Posted April 14 I always bring a long a scoop or an manual pump. You never know when you'll need to start bailing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User tcbass Posted April 15 Author Super User Share Posted April 15 21 hours ago, Bankbeater said: I always bring a long a scoop or an manual pump. You never know when you'll need to start bailing. What is a long scoop? Do you got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartyon8 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I found out yesterday that keeping my small jump/battery pack in the boat was a wise idea. 2yr old cranking battery decided it didn't want to work in the middle of my trip yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleholic Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I keep a scoop in my river boat and a jumper pack, both have received use. I keep a jumper pack in my bass boat, have not needed it yet. With the jumper packs, be sure to check the voltage capacity; the river boat one is not strong enough to jump the bass boat. Check they are fully charged before going out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratherbefishing75 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 On 4/7/2024 at 6:45 PM, Catt said: I think that’s one of the most important things along with a bucket to poo in lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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