lightflyer1
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World conditions and money supply currently also affect peoples "willingness" to buy extra things.
I turn 60 this year and before the pandemic hit I was big into going to car shows and crewing for a armature race car team but that all went to crap so I sold my car and bought a boat and got back into fishing. I had to quit back in the day because of health issues but always relied on going with someone who had a boat. My son never really got into fishing and hes an only child. He did get into the car scene though. Alot of my younger friends ended up having kids during this time and sold a lot of their stuff. Last year I didn't get out much because it seemed like it rained every weekend or my back just wasn't cooperating. I also had a heart attack at the end of the year and still having some issues so my wife doesnt want me going out by myself like I use to which is understandable. Will see how it goes this year. Our season has already started but again the back. Drs trying to figure out whats going on. Before last year though I did notice not as many people out but I do mostly reservoir fishing. Im sure there are alot of factors involved. Gas prices, everything prices, no interest with the youth.
I actually purchased proper fitting auto inflating preservers for me and my buddy this year. He had just one of those fit all orange vest and I had a very bulky one that really didnt fit all that great being as I am a big guy. Have been looking into adding some kind of ladder to keep in the boat for when we fish the reservors. It may be over kill but I would rather have it than not.I am partnering with a slightly older gentleman than myself who is in the same boat. Has some issues as do I and we will try and keep an eye on each other. One requirement is auto inflating life preservers for both of us. I used to have to find people with a boat to go with and had trouble. Now it is reversed.
I tried something similar to those and when I decided to test it I was glad I did it in a pool. I jumped into the water with my legs tucked in and hit the bottom so hard it hurt for month. The vest slid up under my arms and I and the vest hit the bottom, even though it was inflated.We bought two of these. Will float you unconscious face up. Auto inflate, manual inflate or mouth inflate if needed.
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The pay to launch ramps here are enforced by either park comm police or the local PD. You have to sign up and pay online before a deadline date before the season opens, then they only sell 200 permits to non-residents of that town. I heard that this year they extended the deadline indefinitely due to only selling 5 permits.The lake I currently frequent has a BLM maintained ramp that used to be free. Then they implemented a fee using a pay by credit card machine ($5 for seniors). Last several times I've gone the machine is busted. So, the ramp is still free! Apparently they are in no hurry to fix it, or someone just keeps breaking it.
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