I was out on Otsego lake with my father today, and it was a good day of fishing right up until the end. We decided to swap spots, me moving to the aft deck, and him to the bow. No sooner had we swapped, that I brushed the fishing pole sitting at my feet overboard, and my frantic grabs produced nothing, it was too deep, I watched it sink...

We tried for an hour to snag it with weighted hooks (in about 15-20' water) with no luck. We took a few pictures for reference of our position, and headed home.

So now my Pflueger President reel, and Bass Pro XPS Davis signature series fishing pole are at the bottom of the lake, and I'm sick because it cost a decent chunk of change, and itwasmy first season out fishing with it.

My reason for starting the thread is twofold. One misery loves company, has anybody else ever done something similar? and two, would there be a good way to drag for the pole should I get back there within the week, or is it a lost cause?