Good story macojoe!. Too bad you didn't get a big one after all that trouble getting to the spot.
Glad it all worked out but in the future you might want to think twice about following someone to near death wading into the canal.
I know the spot you are telling the story about. Most of the guys who go there a lot know where it is. You got to be young (ignorance is bliss) or crazy to go out there IMO!
Anyway , glad you are all safe and yes its an experience you will never forget. Thanks for writing the sory.