I don't understand why people get so mad at the fishermen. I do not fish (I'd like to learn), anyway, I welcome seeing them putting along my shorefront. I usually sit with my coffee on my patio and strike up a conversation with the ones close by. Yes they cast right into my dock area but it's usually early in the AM. It gives me something to watch while I chill out in the early morning while just relaxing by the water. I never knew there was the attitude of an us vs them. It's every bit their lake as it is mine. When i head out on the boat I try to keep a wider than 150 foot arc around them. Sometimes it is impossible because they are stacked up across from each other. I will go between the 2 boats that are the farthest apart.
Before the season starts everyone should take a deep breath and appreciate that we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy what the lake offers. You know the old saying "stop and smell the roses." Well it applies triple here. Everyone is trying to figure out a way to piss off the demographic they don't like. Seriously folks is that what we want to do with our weekends/vacations? I am a realist I experience the same lake you all do. People cut me off, come too close, are obnoxious, etc. etc. etc. Usually I smile and laugh and it gives my friends and I something to talk about around the campfire. Late night conversation example: (Fire lit, Beer in hand, friends & family present) Hey, remember that guy by the Long Island Bridge today, what a knucklehead...... etc.
I hope everyone can find time to enjoy themselves this summer amongst all the madness. Remember this is your time to relax between the stresses of work, bills, school, etc. Make the most of it. Don't let others ruin it for you!!!!
P.S. I'm a registered Republican. Just in case anyone wondered.