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    Default Lost a 1200' LM Reel at Manatee

    Somewhere in the first 10,000' of cave at Manatee I dropped a LM explorer reel. It is missing the break screw and had the line tied to the guide. If found please send send me a PM.
    Thanks!
    _Matt

    Matt Vinzant

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    How was visibility?


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    "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."

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    The cave gods were angered by your hubris, taking such a large reel with you.

    I know how you feel. Losing the reel is bad, but it's the time to tie all those knots that really hurts.

    Tony: vis was better than usual for Manatee. Not as good as it can be occasionally when the river is very high. Flow nearer the entrance didn't seem too bad, but it really was kicking in the back.


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    FOUND


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    I bet it would look good with a fresh coat of pink paint


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    Thank you shellmoundal! That is the great thing about this community!



    Andy, the cave gods had mercy on us this time, the reel was not full!

    Derek, maybe you can pick it up, what happens after that...?

    Thanks!

    Matt Vinzant


 

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