What about wielding their fists? I haven't read through the whole thread, so let's assume these "kids" fishing at the time of the incident weren't exactly 12 and 13 year-old. With that said, I'm a grown adult and I believe there are many 16 and 17 year-olds out there that can straight-out kick my ass. That's something I would likely have in the front of my mind that late at night, especially in Florida.