Mate I did exactly the same in Runaway Bay. One rod jigging livies, the other with a livie out. Wound it up & left in just in the water to keep it alive while I sort another load on the other rod. Next thing she's goooone!
Dove in after it but too late.
We still haven't found that old mongrel hat of yours in Somerset yet. Water was nearly low enough not long ago we could have gone walking for it. Maybe next drought!
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