RIP....sorry to hear that.

A couple of SK firemen told me this morning that the guy who called 911 said he had to get back out and do some fishing.

T&P to his family.

t&p for family.r.i.p.

I could see that in a situation like this, some might choose to "salute" someone like that by getting back into the suds, others might choose to call it a night...

We should move specific discussion on safety at DH and the bars to another thread...

Same here Jim. Deep Hole and Carpenters were my go to spots when I was a member of the Club on the same road. Always fished both spots alone in the middle of the night. You need to be aware of where the drop off is and you must where Korkers.
Thoughts and prayers from my family.....

Last report I read said he fell off the wall.

Matunuck and Carpenters are pretty safe spots, if it starts to get deep, that means you are off the bar.
Unlike Hazard or Beavertail - spots that conspire to killl fishermen - at Matunuck, you have to get very unlucky or be stricken.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Prayers and thoughts for his family.

He passed on doing something he loved.....thats good for him. My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.

Any spot you fish should always be thought of as dangerous...no matter how "safe" you might think it is......anything can happen at any time! Accidents can and do happen even in the safest of circumstances!

It's a damn shame. My wifes friend did CPR on him last night when they foiund him. I already got the 'you be careful speach' this morning...

Saltheart, If thats the case, and he fell off the wall by the trailer park, it's a different story. Unless he had a heart attack or panic attack, and hyperventilated him self out, I am having a hard time figuring this one out. Like Jim and others have said, I have never felt unsafe there, EVEN in seriously big swells, even before I wore a wetsuit. You might get tossed, but properly suited up you should be able to eventually get your feet under you!


My other thought; if it was on the bar, and the other guy went for help, did he do so b/c he was unable to help him? I know PIemma and I have walked by guys at that spot and others to check on them. We even went to check on a guy who put his boat up on that bar one night, AND checked up on a pink fender ball that we thought was a fat guy floundering in the surf in Narragansett... Make sure we keep on an eye on eachother out there!

thoughts and prayers to family and friends.....

certainly is a shame my thoughts go out to his family .

RIP

thoughts and prayers. stay safe guys. if your in the water any accident can happen. No matter where your fishing.

My condolences to his family and friends.

The story is in the ProJo. Any number of things could have happend to Mr. Martin, only he will know. No use speculating.

RIP

Sad news indeed. Condolences.

Turns out me and my buddy Vinny fished with,and talked to him last mon,and he bummed a smoke from me the Friday before.He was a nice enough guy.It's a real shame.

My thoughts and prayers go out to him,family, and friends. May he RIP

My condloences to his family and friends. It is a sad day when this happens. Every few years it seems some one dies usually in the treacherous cliffs and rocky shores of Narragansett. It is alwyays on my mind every hour I spend there alone at night, even more so when my sons are with me. Immersion research dry top with waders or wet suit. You can swim in waders with it ,altough i do not make a practice of it nor would I advise any one to do so. Carry a knife(bench made h1 steel) my choice. Most of all be aware of your surroundings at all times. I dont know if this is appropriate here just some thaughts.

Though I don't know him, I am trying to get Paul Martin's address so I (and others interested) can send condolences or a contribution to his family. Called a church (couldn't help me) in the town and also left a message with the Longmeadow (MA) P.D.

RIP