How do you carry while fishing? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

MossMan · 07-30-2007, 08:08 AM

Do you? While wading and such? Do you use a waterproof bag or carry in the wb and don't go too deep? Or do you just leave your gun in the truck and use your fishing rod as a sword if needed

PONY_DRIVER · 07-30-2007, 08:42 AM

I try to stay out of the water when fishing.

NVScouter · 07-30-2007, 08:54 AM

I rarely wade in except at Pyramid Lake in the winter. There I'm away from everybody and can seem peeps coming from along way out. I usually meet them at the shore (Glock in tackle box.)

But I've had to wade while carrying before, I just shake off the water and give the Glock/Blackhawk a good cleaning when I get home.

N_Rod · 07-30-2007, 08:55 AM

I carry my 1911 in a Ross sob. It has gotten wet a few times, but I just strip it and clean it that evening. Getting wet is harder on the leather than the gun

Bubba Ray Boudreaux · 07-30-2007, 09:27 AM

Port Arms, nothing less for this fisherman.......................

Actually, since I don't wade, my fanny pack is okay for me. It doubles as a gear bag, which makes it really cramped due to my big gun that I carry, but it works. I really need to move stuff around and maybe change to a shoulder holster to carry my big gun.

Budd · 07-30-2007, 09:54 AM

Guns don't mind water - just look at this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGCxgcJIf4

Inside city limits.

MossMan · 07-30-2007, 11:20 AM

So, carry up high and hope it doesn't get wet. If it does, no big deal.

Gozuki · 07-30-2007, 02:18 PM

SS 44 on the waist, in nylon holster, shake well before use...

Weasel · 07-30-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Budd

Guns don't mind water - just look at this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGCxgcJIf4

Inside city limits.

Always confused me but whats the big deal with a gun firing underwater? Why wouldn't it, depends more if the ammo is watertight then the gun?

Budd · 07-30-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

Always confused me but whats the big deal with a gun firing underwater? Why wouldn't it, depends more if the ammo is watertight then the gun?

Chamber pressure of forcing the bullet to fire through the water in the barrel............

CaryW · 07-31-2007, 11:21 AM

This weekend on Guns and Ammo TV they did the underwater test with a Springfield 45. It stovepiped on the second or 3 rd shot and it finally bulged the barrel. It was at the bottom of the pool so about 4 feet deep.

300sniper · 08-05-2007, 12:01 PM

i don't get in the water when i fish. i carry a hk usp tactical .45 in a blackhawk omega drop holster. i like the drop leg because i usually have a back pack on and i find a hip holster is uncomftorable with it.

BooKilla · 08-05-2007, 12:50 PM

wear the straps and tighten them down until both the mags and the gun are directly under the armpits...this will most likely keep them out of the water...but unlike the 1911 I have on, I have worn my glock in all outdoor situations and never had a problem with it functioning once it was wet.

Jason R · 08-05-2007, 02:27 PM

Most polymer framed pistols should be fine being in/around water or being totally submerged. Just make sure you clean it well after getting it wet so it doesn't corrode.

Also...shooting underwater is dumb. It's not effective and you could injure yourself.

MossMan · 08-06-2007, 07:41 AM

I fished all day Sat. with the .380 in my vest. Luckily I didn't fall, or have to shoot anything.

TheRedHorseman · 08-06-2007, 08:15 AM

NAA micro revolver .22 mag inside a condom stuffed up da butt. Super deep concealment, and highly waterproof.

LazyDog · 08-06-2007, 08:18 AM

stub nose .357 in nylon cross draw holster. I don't care if it gets wet. I'm going to clean it when I get home anywho.

rocknbronco · 08-06-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CaryW

This weekend on Guns and Ammo TV they did the underwater test with a Springfield 45. It stovepiped on the second or 3 rd shot and it finally bulged the barrel. It was at the bottom of the pool so about 4 feet deep.

I saw that, I do most of my fishing from the bank so I keep my truck close to me with a rifle or shotgun and my pistol on my hip.

DavidVanVorous · 08-06-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MossMan

...Or do you just leave your gun in the truck and use your fishing rod as a sword if needed

Yep...

I dont carry except along the Madison or other *known* snake areas and even then its a Ruger SA .22.

I dont carry at all when Ive got my waders on but do *occasionally* when Im wet wading. Rationale is that waist high waders are NOT conducive to carrying and I only wear the waist highs late fall, winter and early spring when its too cold fer snakes and wet wade during the summer in the jeans and boots. Course we never go in deeper than about 3" below the crotch when we wet wade either so a std. hip slung holster works just fine...

D.

N_Rod · 08-06-2007, 03:34 PM

Hey Mossman, what stream are you fishing?

300sniper · 08-06-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRedHorseman

NAA micro revolver .22 mag inside a condom stuffed up da butt. Super deep concealment, and highly waterproof.

be sure to remove your wrist watch before you draw your firearm

MossMan · 08-07-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by N_Rod

Hey Mossman, what stream are you fishing?

Paint Creek

N_Rod · 08-07-2007, 04:20 PM

Thats down around the New river Gorge isn't it?

kneedownnate · 08-08-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 300sniper

i don't get in the water when i fish. i carry a hk usp tactical .45 in a blackhawk omega drop holster. i like the drop leg because i usually have a back pack on and i find a hip holster is uncomftorable with it.

Pics? I want to carry while back packing but haven't figured out a good way to both wear the gun comfortably and keep it easily accessable.

300sniper · 08-09-2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kneedownnate

Pics? I want to carry while back packing but haven't figured out a good way to both wear the gun comfortably and keep it easily accessable.

here is the only pic i have with that holster. i was about 40 lbs skinnier in that picture and now i need to get a new gun belt

07-30-2007, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
MossMan Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11995 Location: Almost Heaven Posts: 1,700	How do you carry while fishing? Do you? While wading and such? Do you use a waterproof bag or carry in the wb and don't go too deep? Or do you just leave your gun in the truck and use your fishing rod as a sword if needed __________________ http://www.blackstar-racing.com/

07-30-2007, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
PONY_DRIVER Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44662 Location: In a house! Posts: 3,970	I try to stay out of the water when fishing. __________________ "I'm strangely comfortable with it."

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NVScouter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18152 Location: Reno, Nevada USA..ish Posts: 1,665	I rarely wade in except at Pyramid Lake in the winter. There I'm away from everybody and can seem peeps coming from along way out. I usually meet them at the shore (Glock in tackle box.) But I've had to wade while carrying before, I just shake off the water and give the Glock/Blackhawk a good cleaning when I get home. __________________ If anyone wants to know why illegals should be kicked the hell out, ask someone that busted their ass to be here legally! __________________

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Budd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28368 Location: OC, California Posts: 3,123 Blog Entries: 13	Guns don't mind water - just look at this guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGCxgcJIf4 Inside city limits. __________________ '68 Jeepster, GN powered

07-30-2007, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
MossMan Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11995 Location: Almost Heaven Posts: 1,700	So, carry up high and hope it doesn't get wet. If it does, no big deal. __________________ http://www.blackstar-racing.com/

07-30-2007, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
N_Rod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75135 Location: Land of Plenty Posts: 622	I carry my 1911 in a Ross sob. It has gotten wet a few times, but I just strip it and clean it that evening. Getting wet is harder on the leather than the gun

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Bubba Ray Boudreaux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5132 Posts: 1,671	Port Arms, nothing less for this fisherman....................... Actually, since I don't wade, my fanny pack is okay for me. It doubles as a gear bag, which makes it really cramped due to my big gun that I carry, but it works. I really need to move stuff around and maybe change to a shoulder holster to carry my big gun.

07-31-2007, 11:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
CaryW Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22104 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 2,352	This weekend on Guns and Ammo TV they did the underwater test with a Springfield 45. It stovepiped on the second or 3 rd shot and it finally bulged the barrel. It was at the bottom of the pool so about 4 feet deep. __________________ .You see in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.

08-05-2007, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
300sniper SHOOT TO THRILL! Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26382 Location: Greenwood, Ca Posts: 7,117	i don't get in the water when i fish. i carry a hk usp tactical .45 in a blackhawk omega drop holster. i like the drop leg because i usually have a back pack on and i find a hip holster is uncomftorable with it. __________________ 87 4runner d44f/9"r full width, 5.38/5.43/ARBs, superior shafts, ctm's, twin stick 4-1 dana 300 behind toy t-case, allpro springs f/r, 39.5 iroks on aluminum trail ready bead locks ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns.

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BooKilla Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 158	wear the straps and tighten them down until both the mags and the gun are directly under the armpits...this will most likely keep them out of the water...but unlike the 1911 I have on, I have worn my glock in all outdoor situations and never had a problem with it functioning once it was wet. Attached Images __________________ The Boone

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Jason R Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11598 Location: USA Posts: 6,063	Most polymer framed pistols should be fine being in/around water or being totally submerged. Just make sure you clean it well after getting it wet so it doesn't corrode. Also...shooting underwater is dumb. It's not effective and you could injure yourself. __________________ This space for rent.

08-06-2007, 07:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
MossMan Rock God Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11995 Location: Almost Heaven Posts: 1,700	I fished all day Sat. with the .380 in my vest. Luckily I didn't fall, or have to shoot anything. __________________ http://www.blackstar-racing.com/

08-06-2007, 08:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
TheRedHorseman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64421 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 8,195	NAA micro revolver .22 mag inside a condom stuffed up da butt. Super deep concealment, and highly waterproof.

08-06-2007, 08:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
LazyDog Granite Guru Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25216 Location: MA Posts: 659	stub nose .357 in nylon cross draw holster. I don't care if it gets wet. I'm going to clean it when I get home anywho. __________________ #327 Lambert Motorsports Follow us on facebook here. Help us race in KOH 2012. #327 Build and #327 Pics Thanks to our sponsors: Clayton Off-Road BFGoodrich Extreme Axle Sales

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N_Rod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75135 Location: Land of Plenty Posts: 622	Hey Mossman, what stream are you fishing?

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N_Rod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75135 Location: Land of Plenty Posts: 622	Thats down around the New river Gorge isn't it?

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