Chicago Paddling-Fishing wrote:
In rec.boats.paddle Chris Guynn wrote:
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: Have you ever considered strapping a tank to your back and checking out what
: the surface of the water looks like from the other side? You might be
: amazed. I've got limited kayaking experience, but I'd much rather swim with
: the fishes.

As I see schools of latex fishies passing me in my kayak, no, I have not
considered jumping in...

http://www.chicagopaddling.org/grandcalumetsign.jpg

You're probably thinking, "Gee it's a jungle down there." But hey, it's
a jungle on the surface too, let alone on land so go ahead and jump.