No dignity....

[Chester Allen]

I went to a local lake near my house after work yesterday, as it's about time for the crappie to get active along a shallow, weedy shore that also features some downed trees.
This lake is very popular with shore anglers, who are really into the triploids that arrive by truck every spring. But this lake is -- very quietly -- a fabulous crappie and bluegill lake -- and not bad for largemouth bass.
Anyway, I parked, put on waders, rigged up the rod and walked down to the bank with my ancient float tube and flippers. I put on the flippers, climbed into the float tube -- one of the old U-boat models -- and started walking into the waters.
A little kid piped up: "Dad, he looks like a big duck!"
Gales of laughter from everyone.
I smiled and paddled away very, very quickly.
I never did find any crappie.....

[MikeT]

The thing about a little kid is that he's going to tell the truth (at least his version of the truth). With that in mind, here's a little float tube accessory from your alma mater. Wear it with pride....... http://uoduckstore.com/spiritduck/de...733&section=56

[steel_beaver]

I know of a few countries that use "duck boat" as the official name

[Dan360]

The kid would have called me a goose.

[nookslayer]

Chester,

I would consider it an honor to be reffered to as a DUCK. Escpecially in your neck of the woods! GO DUCKS!

[Chesapeake]

Kids are brutaly honest!!

[Chester Allen]

Kids are fantastic.
If my daughter -- now almost 19 and a university freshman -- saw me leaving the house with my equipment, she would have said:

"Dad.... You look kind of silly..... Why don't you buy a little canoe or boat?"
And she would have been right. And I will buy that little canoe -- right after she graduates three years from now.
Until then, I will be a duck.
By the way, I already have one of those cool little quackers!