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Posted: 9/29/2018 6:59:52 PM EDT
What is the number one thing to have when walking through a thick, nasty swamp?
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A good walking sick. Something that you can use to run off snakes and alligators.
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Off or some other DEET type bug spray.
Gator's and snakes never bothered me as much as skeeters. |
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The first guy walking wakes the snake
The second guy walking gets snake bit The third guy walking steps over dead second guy |
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What is the number one thing to have when walking through a thick, nasty swamp? View Quote |
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What is the number one thing to have when walking through a thick, nasty swamp? View Quote |
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Swamp Witch |
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Quoted: Thus assuring you won't be able to swim your way out of even a shallow mud puddle View Quote But if you get into deeper water, and flood the waders they supposedly make you drown. |
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Waders will drown you if you step into a hole. I'd only wear them if I knew the depth wouldn't exceed them like in a rice or crawfish pond. No way would I wear them out in the real swamp.
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Waders will drown you if you step into a hole. I'd only wear them if I knew the depth wouldn't exceed them like in a rice or crawfish pond. No way would I wear them out in the real swamp. View Quote |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPU_7DEwPuM
Some of the pics look like my old backyard |
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@towely View Quote Honestly a good walking stick, preferably something with a paddle type flat area near the bottom or top as well as a hook that will help you "push" your way out of a muck hole or "pull" your way out by hooking it on a nearby branch. I have no idea where you buy those but I saw a guy walking out towards a swamp with one once. Seemed like quite a handy little tool if you ever found yourself in a situation like I was in last night. edit: Do NOT wear waders. Just don't be a pussy, get a little wet, you'll live. You won't necessarily drowned in waders if you get some you can pop the straps off of quick and slip out of but they make it a real pain in the ass to cover a lot of ground, they take away agility, and they aren't as safe as a good pair of boots and regular pants. Waders are great for fishing and duck hunting but if you're really going to be pushing deep into a swamp leave them at home. Just pack a towel and change of clothes if you are worried about getting cold. |
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This guy as your battle? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/79294/shelby-swamp-man-stanga-the-legend-of-shelby-the-swamp-man-687536.jpg View Quote |
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Quoted: If it weren’t for the snakes and skeeters it would probably be better to wade through in old sneakers and swim trunks. View Quote Also, if it is at night, a really good light is at the top of the list. |
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Quoted: All the swamps I have been in were full of snakes and skeeters unless it was winter and then it would be too cold for that. Also, if it is at night, a really good light is at the top of the list. View Quote |
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A staff.
Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. BI1002 FS In The Swamp by FredMan, on Flickr BI1002 Beaver Pond by FredMan, on Flickr BI1002 FS In The Swamp by FredMan, on Flickr DSCN1950 by FredMan, on Flickr DSCN1959 by FredMan, on Flickr DSCN1948 by FredMan, on Flickr |
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A staff. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1923/31043633838_b68f010100_b.jpgBI1002 FS In The Swamp by FredMan, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1963/43104363470_8475b8b691_b.jpgBI1002 Beaver Pond by FredMan, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1913/44278124464_2096a6a9c6_b.jpgBI1002 FS In The Swamp by FredMan, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/44086183955_f375b95b08_b.jpgDSCN1950 by FredMan, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/44086190645_8deae5f07b_b.jpgDSCN1959 by FredMan, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1941/31124554298_5a77669cca_b.jpgDSCN1948 by FredMan, on Flickr View Quote |
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I remember when espn would show odd sports like swamp buggy racing when they didn't have major sporting events on.
Now they have more talk shows |
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