Posts: 626
Location: Madison, WI | I’ve jumped a few boats at the launch, always hoped someone would do the same if I ever need it. A few years ago I was out fishing the Madison chain one night and came back to the launch around dusk. As I came back to the dock I noticed a large group of people standing around, then I saw why. A full size van with an old ski boat hooked up was halfway submurged in the lake. The vehicle was still running even though it had water up to the back seats. A few guys came over to ask if I drove a large diesel. I told them no, but I had a tow strap in my F 150 and I’d be happy to unhook my trailer and try to pull him out. Everyone said no don’t bother it’s no use without a big diesel but I thought let’s just try anyway. It really was no problem and since his van was still running he could drive while I pulled. 30 seconds later his rig was out of the water. All these guys were dumbfounded that a regular half ton pickup could pull him out. The owner of the van said he’d been waiting almost half hour like that. I can’t believe all those guys with trucks wouldn’t even try to pull this guy out. Funny thing was the PMTT was coming up in a few days and a few of the guys standing around were well known musky guys and tv personalities! |
