Sad situation...

MississippiBoy · 12-21-11, 10:28 AM

http://www.wapt.com/news/30040437/detail.html

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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. -- The search for a missing fisherman resumed Wednesday at the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

An empty boat that was spinning in circles, was discovered about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday near Highway 43 at the reservoir, the Reservoir Patrol said.

Witnesses said they had seen the man in the boat earlier and he was fishing, officials said. The boat is was registered to a Jackson resident whose family has been notified, Reservoir Patrol Chief Perry Waggener said.

Divers have been searching the area, the Reservoir Patrol said.

A command post for the search has been set up at Tommy's Trading Post.

Kill switches, people....KILL SWITCHES!

WTL · 12-21-11, 11:20 AM

It happens a lot this time of year it seems, which is worse. Agree about kill switches.

bamabassman · 12-21-11, 06:12 PM

sad story indeed daniel. so sorry for the family. i replaced my kill switch jsut last year because old one was worn out. CHECK YOUR SWITCHES FOLKS.

keithdog · 12-21-11, 07:46 PM

That is a very sad situation that should scream to anyone who owns a boat.

MississippiBoy · 12-28-11, 09:55 AM

They finally found the guy, 8 days later.
http://www.wapt.com/news/30082585/detail.html

Top Tiger · 12-28-11, 11:28 AM

That is indeed a sad thing but I have to wonder about "Bama" wearing out his kill switch. Not a good thing, sort of like needing to regrip your golf ball retriever.

MississippiBoy · 12-28-11, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Tiger

That is indeed a sad thing but I have to wonder about "Bama" wearing out his kill switch. Not a good thing, sort of like needing to regrip your golf ball retriever.

It wasn't "worn out" from too much usage, it just quit working. Most likely because it was probably 12+ years old.

woody · 12-28-11, 12:51 PM

Rest in peace, Larry Wayne Thomas.

Thanks for the update Daniel.

-Mark

Bassboss · 12-28-11, 02:53 PM

Sorry to hear that, kill switches are made for a reason....

Praying for the family.

lilmule · 12-28-11, 04:26 PM

While i normally do hook up also have foot throttle,would circle slowly then not for long mine is set foot has to be on it will die shortly if not due to idle set tad low,just foot resting on it will keep it alive.

12-21-11, 11:20 AM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	It happens a lot this time of year it seems, which is worse. Agree about kill switches. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

12-21-11, 06:12 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	sad story indeed daniel. so sorry for the family. i replaced my kill switch jsut last year because old one was worn out. CHECK YOUR SWITCHES FOLKS. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

12-21-11, 07:46 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	That is a very sad situation that should scream to anyone who owns a boat. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

12-28-11, 09:55 AM	#5
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	They finally found the guy, 8 days later. http://www.wapt.com/news/30082585/detail.html __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

12-28-11, 02:53 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sorry to hear that, kill switches are made for a reason.... Praying for the family. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

12-28-11, 11:28 AM	#6
Top Tiger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 245	That is indeed a sad thing but I have to wonder about "Bama" wearing out his kill switch. Not a good thing, sort of like needing to regrip your golf ball retriever.

12-28-11, 12:51 PM	#8
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Rest in peace, Larry Wayne Thomas. Thanks for the update Daniel. -Mark

12-28-11, 04:26 PM	#10
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	While i normally do hook up also have foot throttle,would circle slowly then not for long mine is set foot has to be on it will die shortly if not due to idle set tad low,just foot resting on it will keep it alive.

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