Re: [Paddlewise] A "PROTECTED" Paddle

From: Mark Arnold <mjamja_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 19:17:46 -0600
> [Original Message]
>
> You failed to mention how Texans mount their gun racks on their kayaks. 
Any
> pictures?
>
> TFJ

Unfortunately I find that seakayakers in Texas tend to be the HUNTED rather
than the HUNTERS.  Of course that little incident of having paddled through
a set of duck decoys because I was surprised that the ducks would let me
get that close may color my opinions.  Actually the guys in the blind were
pretty nice about it. But between duck hunters, jet skiers, wake-boarders,
flats boats (they run at 30+ mph in even less than a 1ft of water and never
follow channel markers), intracoastal barges, and the occasional cigarette
boat (with bikini clad women occupying the driver's full attention) I often
feel like I have a target painted on my back.  Hey, on second thought maybe
a 50 caliber mount would be an important piece of safety equipment.

--- Mark Arnold
--- mjamja_at_earthlink.net



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