Safety First...

I've read that some people take with them a flag, a whistle, or even a air horn in case you encounter a problem while out on the water.  I took out my new action cam tonight and made a short video of what I take with me in case I have troubles or start to sink far from shore.    Most of the time I go alone, and if I am in the water, I don't plan on my cell phone working. So I take a small water proof container of this dye.  This dye will work in day or night if hit with a light.  It is not toxic and wont harm fish.  
I really wish the camera could have picked up the true color of this stuff, It is a really bright neon green but is hard to see in the video. As you can see, I use only 3 drops in the demo.  I take a few ounces with me while fishing.




Another way I can explain this dye is by using the example of a scene in the movie Top Gun.  

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That is great Dex thanks for sharing, I agree safety first, safety always.

Good idea Dex and thanks for sharing!

thats pretty cool.

I went out for the very first time on saturday 01/17 in the harbor and almost got ran over. I was aware of my surroundings and maneuvered away to let him pass when I realized he wasn't trying to steer away from me. The guy passed me and said sorry I didn't see you you're so low to the water and your tube is camouflaged (Cumberland). I was crossing the channel if that makes any sense. I have a whistle around my neck and I'll have a bright orange flag the next time I go out.

Oh wow, scary Dahoang55! yeah stuff creeps on you, i was out in NPH this past wednesday and paddling back not looking before you new it i was on a boat so i can imagine big boats not paying attention, yeah ORANGE all the way...

and welcome to the forum!

Tony G

Makes me feel that much better for having the Orange as well .. Team FishCat for sure !!!

how fast does the dye dissipate in the water ?
great idea

Dahoang55 wrote:I went out for the very first time on saturday 01/17 in the harbor and almost got ran over. I was aware of my surroundings and maneuvered away to let him pass when I realized he wasn't trying to steer away from me. The guy passed me and said sorry I didn't see you you're so low to the water and your tube is camouflaged (Cumberland). I was crossing the channel if that makes any sense. I have a whistle around my neck and I'll have a bright orange flag the next time I go out.

I have been in your situation at Lake Perris many times fishing out by the trench.
I the old days at Perris we we confined to stay inside the bouy line and it was safer.
but the enforcement has changed since Paul Frost no longer has control a the lake.
it is nice to be able to fish in deeper water but we do have to watch for other Boats all the time

red1952ford wrote:how fast does the dye dissipate in the water ?
great idea

It all depends on the current and how much the water is moving around. If its calm water the dye will sit there for a long time before it dissipates. I don't use the dye to be seen by other boaters, I keep it on me in case I start sinking and can't make it back to shore. This is so safety crews can spot me easier for a water or air rescue. I need to come up with a flag setup for my tube to make it easier for boaters to see me.

Dex wrote:

red1952ford wrote:how fast does the dye dissipate in the water ?
great idea

It all depends on the current and how much the water is moving around.   If its calm water the dye will sit there for a long time before it dissipates.   I don't use the dye to be seen by other boaters,  I keep it on me in case I start sinking and can't make it back to shore.   This is so safety crews can spot me easier for a water or air rescue.   I need to come up with a flag setup for my tube to make it easier for boaters to see me.

I think you have a great idea..and a Killer idea in the bays.

If I had a way to send you all some I would. I would just need ideas on what type of water proof container to use. Right now I am just using a old pill bottle.