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Went swimming and lost my rifle. #7127834
01/08/21 11:35 PM
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I was inspecting a bank den and run with my paddle 3-4' off the bank on a nearly vertical stripper pit lake when I nearly flipped. I went back an forth then all the way over. It was about wast deep with steep drop off. I could in no way get up the bank to drain the kayak so figured it looked like I could still paddle it to the other end where my traps were and the bank flat to drain the boat. Then I saw my rifle was gone. I felt around a bit and felt nothing and moved on to the getting out of the water plan.

The boat was 1/4 full of water and riding low all seemed good enough. I headed out to the middle so I could make time and avoid going around all the down trees and logs by the bank with the now unresponsive kayak. A few minutes in I thought the front of the boat looked like it was getting higher in the water. Am I imagining things,,? Then I look behind me and see the back of the boat is 1" under water and the drain holes on top are submerged and she is filling fast.

I head straight to the bank still steep but no longer shear and managed to get the boat out of the water and upside down to drain. I had to tie it to a tree to keep it from sliding back into the lake while draining.

Getting cold at this point and far enough down the lake I can walk down the edge with some effort I go to check my traps while the kayak slowly drains. I had one small beaver, remade the set and went back to the boat. Leaves has plunged the drain holes so I cleared them and waited for it to drain. It finally did and I made it back to the truck loaded everything up, stripped down and headed home.

It was warmer than yesterday the lake was open water and I didn't have to bust through the thin ice. What a morning.

I ordered a 1000lb rated salvage magnant tonight so the end of next week when it arrives I hope I can recover my rifle if I didn't stomp in to deep into the silt. Also it is stainless so not as magnetic as carbon steel.

I thought that kayak was quite stable untill today's event. I loved it because I could carry it with one hand and load it easily. Now to shop for something as handy but more stable especially with some weight like traps ,beaver, and drowing weights. Maybe something good enough to carry a deer. But that is a tall order to fir in a 6' bed pick up.

A lucky day indeed.

Last edited by Providence Farm; 01/08/21 11:41 PM.
Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127859
01/08/21 11:48 PM
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Vinky on here has the boat you're looking for.


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127872
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I thought this was another ...what guns? I lost them in a boating accident ...post. Good luck in recovery, be careful.

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: 330-Trapper] #7127874
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Vinky on here has the boat you're looking for.


How would o find a picture or link to his boat.

On the bright side I honestly lost my rifle in a boating accident if they ever want to come collecting. I wont even be lying. Alway a siliver lining if you look.;)

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127877
01/09/21 12:07 AM
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I pmd him about the boat

It was really Stable ...he used to make lots of posts in that boat

Impressive


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127881
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Just put an outrigger attachment.

Dad always taught us to tie all guns and gear to the boat with a quick clip. Yes, we Had probably 10 short cords made of quarter inch nylon tied all around the boat with dog clips on the ends.

Good luck.


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127900
01/09/21 12:33 AM
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Hope you find your gun buddy

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127904
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Sounds like a heck of an adventure! Glad you are safe!

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127923
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Scary adventure for sure, happy to hear you are able to write about it and share it..

On a positive note here for you, most firearms of stainless are not that high of grade for a magnet of that strength to not grab it, if you can get to it, it should snag it pretty well.

Most don't believe stainless is magnetic, however it really is with the right magnet !

Good Luck !!


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127932
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Wow that's an adventure for sure. I glad you're safe. I hope you can find your gun

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: traprjohn] #7127944
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Originally Posted by traprjohn
Just put an outrigger attachment.


That was my thought. Removable outriggers add a lot a stability in a small package.


Originally Posted by Dirt
Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Boco couldn't catch a cold.

But if he did, it would be Top Lot.
Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: traprjohn] #7127947
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Originally Posted by traprjohn
Just put an outrigger attachment.


That was my thought. Removable outriggers add a lot a stability in a small package.


Originally Posted by Dirt
Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Boco couldn't catch a cold.

But if he did, it would be Top Lot.
Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127965
01/09/21 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Providence Farm
Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Vinky on here has the boat you're looking for.


How would o find a picture or link to his boat.

On the bright side I honestly lost my rifle in a boating accident if they ever want to come collecting. I wont even be lying. Alway a siliver lining if you look.;)


Keep it hidden there, you will never have to worry about it being confiscated.

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127966
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12 foot semi v with a 5 hp outboard. When you load it in your pickup set the stern up against the cab. Then set the motor and gas tank in the stern. put all your fur in the boat. On the bow you need to put in a bolt with a loop on the end. Tie a piece of good nylon rope on that loop. You want 10-12 feet of rope off each side of a square knot. The rope never comes off. Use it to tie the boat in. Six ft bed and two foot tailgate let down you will be fine.

If its feasible just take the motor with you of an evening. Leave the boat chained and padlocked to a tree. You can also stash stuff where ever you can get to in your pick up. Like under bridges. More traps for example when your setting, or a pile of wet coons/beaver when your checking so not to get overloaded again. You can also row one if your determined to do it the armstrong method.

this already has a ring on the front. If you look around you can find a used one for 500 or less
https://directboats.com/pro12.html


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7127967
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You can set the stern up on the tail gate by yourself. Then pick up the bow and push it into your pickup. You absolutely dont need a trailer for one this size.


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7128016
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glad your ok , hope you get your rifle back

Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7128018
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God wasn't ready for you yet. Too much work to do in this life. I'm glad you made it out safe. Hypothermia is no laughing matter. Maybe the plan was for you to get a magnet for your new hobby of fishing with one. Like you said, look for the silver lining. Take care

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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7128022
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I've used a garden rake to find bodygrips that beaver had got loose with. When a rake touches the metal you can hear/feel it immediately through the handle. Good luck finding the rifle.


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: Providence Farm] #7128049
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I've always imagined two kayaks side by side like a catamaran boat. Lots of storage area. Very stable. Break it down and it still fits in a pickup truck.


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Re: Went swimming and lost my rifle. [Re: maintenanceguy] #7128068
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Originally Posted by maintenanceguy
I've always imagined two kayaks side by side like a catamaran boat. Lots of storage area. Very stable. Break it down and it still fits in a pickup truck.



I do have 3 kayaks and a 17' canoe. We are a family of 5. Its just enough to get us on the water to play in the summer. That 1988 fiberglass canoe is heavy for one man and unlike most canoes is hard to turn it wants to track straight and takes a few hard backwards j strokes to get it to turn. But I think it will work well for our family since my daughter's injury to her shoulder she still had limited movement. So I can paddle her around. If not for that I would happily sell that boat.

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