Two years ago I was fishing the lower Stilly when confronted with two extremely vicious canines, one a pit bull and the other a shep. At that time I thought it might be wise to carry a pistol. However, on that day it was my chest waders that saved me.
This summer near my home on Whidbey I crossed the beachfront of an owner who threatened me with assault. He harassed me days later from his boat as I beach fished. He was a beefy character twice me size. I have weakened neck bones and would not do well in any confrontation. Again I thought about a weapon. Yuk, Bruce Clinton, WA
