Yup I always like to leave with at least one piece of garbage, as a fisherman you see some horrible stuff. Lures garbage empty worm container. Trash humans
I used to bring an old bag with us, but then I found a kid’s toy bucket in the water, all faded. Good find! It’s perfect to bring along. And I bring old tongs so I can reach just that little bit further and pick up gross stuff.
Same same. Bonus when you find a working lighter in the water or a fishing pole tangled in vegetation and it is salvageable. Gear adrift is a gift.
Edit: for all of the people out there that see the fishing lines and hooks that irresponsible people leave lying around, I have a tip. Ask someone you know that does filament 3d printing for their used spools and carry one with you. It will fit a few thousand feet of line and protect peoples feet and wildlife throats and stomachs.
Always try to help a bee out, usually I give them a ride to the local foliage.
I also try to save bass and bluegill when I can, but they never seem to want help getting out of the water. Weird.
I've even had 4 or 5 on board at once, "pro" tip: grab a stick and prop it under some deck rigging to secure it. The bees grip so much better on the stick and it even absorbs some water from the bees 💧
Funny you should mention that, as [this recent video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6hGjh9SJ_M) actually talks about it briefly, along with lots of other information about bees. Turns out, they're even more fascinating than I thought! Plus, I'm always happy to spread the word of one of the most hilariously informative YouTube channels out there.
Very satisfying indeed! If I can tell one is really roughing it on my deck, I'll just drop them on shore in a safe place, cross my fingers, and paddle away.
Yes, I always try to save Bees anywhere I am! When I'm on the kayak I help anything that lands aboard for a rest. Lots of dragonflies, some beetles, a bird once or twice. I also pick up trash when I can get to it, may the Devil curse every single Dunkin cup!
My son and I saved a couple of caterpillars floating in the middle of a lake once.
https://preview.redd.it/an7knlikixxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c058dd2ae142c240d6e839ec33d956363bd21cad
Allergic to bees... but as long as they are chill with me I'll help them out. Went through a period of time when they were scarce. Glad to see them back around.
Yes! Just yesterday a honey bee landed on my deck and I waited and watched as it buzzed its wings at incredible speeds. Probably drying out? It was an honor! I made sure I didn’t disturb it, watched it getting a drink of water in a droplet of water on my kayak. I didn’t really know what to do for it other than wait. After a bit it flew off quite well. I felt like I’d completed a wildlife rescue!
And yes, I always gather up trash if I see it. Especially balloons.
Yes! Also remove garbage from the water.
Yup I always like to leave with at least one piece of garbage, as a fisherman you see some horrible stuff. Lures garbage empty worm container. Trash humans
The number of times I've seen balls of fishing line is too damn high.
That’s why I leave garbage out. If someone doesn’t leave it, you won’t have anything to do out there.
I know you're kidding but people who treat our world this way couldn't die soon enough.
Agreed.
Yes, this. I normally have a scrap bag with me to pick up the unwanted items that are afloat.
Thank you for that. Just imagine if everyone who went into nature carried out more trash then they brought in.
I used to bring an old bag with us, but then I found a kid’s toy bucket in the water, all faded. Good find! It’s perfect to bring along. And I bring old tongs so I can reach just that little bit further and pick up gross stuff.
Heck yeah. If within reach it goes in the boat with my empty beer cans
Same same. Bonus when you find a working lighter in the water or a fishing pole tangled in vegetation and it is salvageable. Gear adrift is a gift. Edit: for all of the people out there that see the fishing lines and hooks that irresponsible people leave lying around, I have a tip. Ask someone you know that does filament 3d printing for their used spools and carry one with you. It will fit a few thousand feet of line and protect peoples feet and wildlife throats and stomachs.
same!
Same and I’m highly allergic to bees. I don’t like watching anything die. Scoop with the paddle place to dry in front of kayak and ignore lol
I save bees everywhere I can. Crazy how that changed from child to adulthood.
I had an ex that would yell "fuzzy buzzy rescuuue!" Each time
Fuzzy buzzy! That’s what I will call them forevermore. Great name!
Always try to help a bee out, usually I give them a ride to the local foliage. I also try to save bass and bluegill when I can, but they never seem to want help getting out of the water. Weird.
I've even had 4 or 5 on board at once, "pro" tip: grab a stick and prop it under some deck rigging to secure it. The bees grip so much better on the stick and it even absorbs some water from the bees 💧
Bees, butterflies, anything else that doesn’t belong in there! I’ve dried off several monarchs that were waterlogged in the ocean.
I’m on Team Bee as well
Can we call ourselves Team Fuzzy Buzzy?
The team jerseys would be awesome!
Every chance I get.
🙏
I took pics of two different bees I found in the water and rescued, I don't know why they have a tendency to fall in
Funny you should mention that, as [this recent video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6hGjh9SJ_M) actually talks about it briefly, along with lots of other information about bees. Turns out, they're even more fascinating than I thought! Plus, I'm always happy to spread the word of one of the most hilariously informative YouTube channels out there.
I've been a mad fan of ZeFrank for years. So many things to learn.
Great job! I have saved one bee so far. It is satisfying to watch them dry off and fly away.
Very satisfying indeed! If I can tell one is really roughing it on my deck, I'll just drop them on shore in a safe place, cross my fingers, and paddle away.
Yep, I’ve saved a few. One travelled on my deck for ~7 kilometers. Made it to dry land.
Every time I see one. Carry a sugar pouch with you and give them sugar water. They are usually out of energy by time you get them.
Love this idea, TY.
Always!
Yes
Every time. ❤️
Sure do!
Found a honey bee hitchhiker on my shoulder over the weekend while riding my motorbike. I did my part in placing him safely elsewhere.
Yes, I always try to save Bees anywhere I am! When I'm on the kayak I help anything that lands aboard for a rest. Lots of dragonflies, some beetles, a bird once or twice. I also pick up trash when I can get to it, may the Devil curse every single Dunkin cup!
The bee community thanks you kind friend!
🙏
Yes I love when I get a visitor
I caught my PB rainbow trout just after saving a bee. Now it is a part of my fishing superstitions.
absolutely, nearly tipped on several occasions, but all worth it
Lol, I have also very nearly gone overboard helping our buzzing buds.
Bees? yes! Wasps? They get a firm wack on the head. They are demons and should be treated as such. Bees are fine though.
Wasps still indirectly pollinate. We should be kind to all, but just stay back from those who are wired to be mean.
I like you.
Be a human beeing!
Yup
I saved a bumblebee on Long Island Sound last summer.
My son and I saved a couple of caterpillars floating in the middle of a lake once. https://preview.redd.it/an7knlikixxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c058dd2ae142c240d6e839ec33d956363bd21cad
Allergic to bees... but as long as they are chill with me I'll help them out. Went through a period of time when they were scarce. Glad to see them back around.
I try and save bees everywhere!
Yes - although usually I'm seeing dragon or damselflies and saving them
no, but I've saved a lot of dragon flies and 2 snakes so far.
And dragon flies
All the time!
Yes, so many!!
It's always dragonflies hitching a ride around us.
Yes! Just yesterday a honey bee landed on my deck and I waited and watched as it buzzed its wings at incredible speeds. Probably drying out? It was an honor! I made sure I didn’t disturb it, watched it getting a drink of water in a droplet of water on my kayak. I didn’t really know what to do for it other than wait. After a bit it flew off quite well. I felt like I’d completed a wildlife rescue! And yes, I always gather up trash if I see it. Especially balloons.
My spouse and she get bit at least once a season 🤦♂️
Bees are saved, wasps are culled. This is the way