Certainly there should be a sliding scale for rescue costs. This dude already had seven decades under his belt, so his ration of lifesaving efforts should be less than those paid for a person in their twenties or thirties. Plus, he already got four decades of fishing in (a goal I have for myself as well); AND he "died doing something he loved" (fishing, not drowning). All these things should be factored in when deciding and discussing costs. I believe we have an actuarial on this board who could help us out here. Let's get this grass-roots effort to save money started right here, kids!!!
Steelhead fishing now there a way to go, just like that movie river runs through it, going down the river with a fish on. Stinking cold in winter but might be fun.
I can personally say I've had a few close calls standing on the bank or with the waiters. Waiters are what makes it scary, they fill up and make it hard. Otherwise it just makes for a really cold walk back to the truck.
Yet to pull anyone out myself but my dad pulled a few out floating on past him.
and p.s. you can take my name off up above becuase I never once said Mtn, hiking should be banned or anything required.
River Runs Through It is not about fishing, especially not about steelies in particular. But great entertainment.
And like you, I have had some scary waiters. But my waders are the only thing that have threatened my life.
and no worries about your name living on...