VA climber wanna fish?

[Canyon Angler]

OK, I have a ~40" DBH pecan that needs to go. They say lightning never hits twice, but they lied and the tree is between 60% and 100% toast. Probably 100%.

I have saws, rope/saddle, vertex helmet, and some other stuff but just enough stupidity at age 45 to get killed.

Are there any Virginia tidewater climbers who might be able to help/teach/fish with me? I would be more than happy to take someone out fishing for tuna (or whatever's biting) in exchange, or to pay a reasonable amount for the help. I've climbed, but never with anyone who knew what they were doing; it's kind of insulated over here and what little I know I have learned from books, DVDs, internet, etc

I'm on the Eastern Shore so it incurs a toll over the CBBT. Come on over, the fishing is good, just PM me.

Jeff

 

[Gumneck]

Pics?

 

[BRCCArborist]

I was just over the Cape Charles last month for a couple days, I'm wayyyy over in the Shenandoah Valley.

 

[masiman]

I am in Springfield, which I guess is about 2.5 hours from you. I might be able to help you out but will have to clear it with the wife. PM me if you don't get a more convenient bite.

 

[Canyon Angler]

Thanks for the replies and apologies for not getting back sooner.

The tree in question is probably too dangerous to climb now. The large limb that was killed by lightning 2 years ago recently blew down and I couldn't believe it when I saw that the wood was already kind of punky. Pecan rots a lot faster than I had realized.

I guess I'm going to just have to let nature take its course with this one now, unfortunately.

Thanks,

Jeff