re: Fellow fisherman lost his life wading

Awful. Quick CSB.

Wade fishing this past weekend. In about 3 feet of water but there was a significant drop off if not careful. Buddy who does not come with us much was with us. He DID NOT have waders this time b/c the were left on the dock. Thank god. 4 of us. 2 of us in the boat resting. Other two about 200 yards from boat. All of the sudden i hear a yell and look over and see guy struggling to stay afloat. My other buddy that was with him had waders on so could not try to rescue him. He was a quick thinker and casted his pole and hooked his jacket. First damn cast . Kept him above water until we could get to him. Saved his life without a doubt. We quickly took the anchor up and got him in the boat. He lost his shoes and his pole in the fight. Said his jacket filled up with water.

Still confused as to how a lot of it happened but we were very close to having a shitty fricking day. Situations can change so fast out there that you have to be on your tows and make sure everyone is properly prepared.

Edit: This all was at flatboat key out of bay st. louis by Aisle au Pitre.