Re: [Paddlewise] Inuit hunting

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 15:15:28 -0500
R. Walker wrote:
> 
> So maybe this is an idea for a
> wierd kayak tournament!!!   Kayaker who harpoons the greatest
> mass of grass carp wins some cool prize.   Revive ancient
> kayaking skills and help save native plants (and thus fish) from the
> bottomless stomachs of 100lb grass carp.
> 
Which would you rather deal with: a 100 lb fish at the end of some 60 LB
line, or a 100 lb fish at the end of a 6 foot harpoon? At least grass
carp won't bite your leg off if you fall in, wich seems pretty likely.
Do let us kow before you try this, Rich, or at least have someone there
with a camcorder. This might make Vertical Addiction look tame.

Steve
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