Phone Issues

Apologies to anyone who follows this blog. I had a few phone issues that created a bit of a crisis last week. Long story short, I wade fished Picnic Island flats. Used a backpack to store the phone and car keys. I didn't use any sort of case or protection for the I-Phone. Figured I would wade shallow enough that as long everything was in the backpack, I'd be fine.
Wrong.
Of course, I started out skinny and fished knee-deep water. But the reds are deeper, at least in this part of the Bay, where the water is a tad warm because we're still in a summer pattern. So I forged a little deeper, maybe up to my thighs. Big mistake. Water seeped into the bottom of my backpack.
I didn't realize it until after I got done and was unpacking at home. My wallet was damp, but I didn't think anything of it --- until I tried to turn on my cell phone. That's when I knew I had problems.
Got on the internet and looked for info on how to combat water damage with an I-Phone. The best solution by far is Damp Rid, a powder that removes moisture.
In the meantime, I sucked my pride and went to the Verizon store and picked up a cheap flip phone while I tried to rescue my beloved I-Phone. After nearly four days in Damp Rid, I took the I-Phone to a local cell phone repair place, which said it could give me an evaluation in 10-12 minutes. As the time passed, I started to calculate the cost of bad news. $300, $400 or more. So much for a new fly rod or reel. And how long could I use a Flip phone? Turns out, the news was better than I thought: 170 bucks for a cleaning. All in all, not bad. Could have been worse, much worse, given saltwater's power to corrode.
Moral of the story: If I wade, I'll use a zip-lock bag in the backpack or leave the I-Phone in the car. Makes sense, doesn't it?

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