My remark about the blue pike was a joke. I fished thru the pollution years and we never throw anything except urine in the lake. From your tone, I feel you have some stories that might be chilling or is it just uncertainty or fear of the unknown. I read this once and it applies to my everyday living. "If you don't take risks, if there is no spirit of adventure in what you do, then what is the purpose of life?" If I need help, will you come? I would even if it meant towing you 25 miles to port. On a personal note, I am a doctor of veterinary medicine compliments of 8 years at The Ohio State University and you are???