The nerve of some people

[ITD]

Hazelnut,

Thanks for the great post, I figured you were a Republican halfway through your post before I got to the last sentence.


A fellow registered Republican.

[.:Wakeboarder180SS:.]

Alright I was probably the wrong one there, but Nobody was EVER in any danger, trust me. What this post was suppost to be about was how we keep running into rude fisherman-- On our first trip around the lake! My god I hope these guys dont stay here cluttering our waterways all year. Its their FAULT because they were blocking the safe part of the channel. He was blocking my starboard side and there are rocks on my port side.

And ya, we did have a chart but couldn't see the Witches-- and didn't want to risk anything with a new boat.

I wonder if that guy caught anything he was in like 5 foot waters-- and hes trying to catch salmon and trout (which by the way i dont eat)!?

[zaney]

Originally Posted by .:Wakeboarder180SS:.

Alright I was probably the wrong one there, but Nobody was EVER in any danger, trust me. What this post was suppost to be about was how we keep running into rude fisherman-- On our first trip around the lake! My god I hope these guys dont stay here cluttering our waterways all year.

Cluttering your waterways? Fisherman have just as much of a right to be out there as anyone. I don't care if your father owns a 10 million dollar mansion on the lake, you have no more of a right to be out there than any other human being. The fact that those words were written by a 13 year old is very disturbing. I guess we can't blame you 100%, you're only 13. I'm sure the way your parents raised you has a lot to do with your current attitude towards others. Let me take this opportunity to tell you that you're no better than anyone else, regardless of what you were taught.

[/QUOTE]I wonder if that guy caught anything he was in like 5 foot waters-- and hes trying to catch salmon and trout (which by the way i dont eat)!?[/QUOTE]

I thought you said that these were bass fisherman? Now you say that they were trying to catch salmon and trout? Your story sounds a bit fabricated to me, I don't buy it. Please don't stereotype fisherman. Most of us are friendly, hard working folks that just want to enjoy the lake like everyone else. Try striking up a friendly conversation with a fisherman and you're attutide towards them may change. I fish in a bass club and our members include doctors, architects, contractors, police officers, EMT's, Computer technicians, private business owners, teachers and scientists. We're normal people just like everyone else. To anyone who believes bass fisherman are on the water drinking all day(Joe Kerr), you'll get kicked out of our club if you're caught with alcohol or illegal drugs while in one of our tournaments.

DW1585 said it best:
"We(bass fisherman) don't put all of you in the same category as the ones that are anchored in a cove drinking beer all day, and then driving their vessels back to the launch or dock."

Next time you're about to post on this forum and single out any particular demographic, remember that quote and rethink before you post.

Try to enjoy your summer people. I think all the negative posters in this thread should print out Hazlenuts post and tape it to the refrigerator at your lake house. Read it once a day, and think of it the next time something happens that you take exception to.

Samian, I truly hope you're going to try Hazlenuts approach. I've been reading your posts for years and I would classify most as negative(especially towards fisherman). Have some fun this summer and don't sweat the small stuff. Talk to a fishermand instead of swamping them or chasing them away from your dock. You're setting a terrible example for your kids, learn to be the better person. Who know's, you might even make a new friend.

[DW1585]

It is evident by your post that you are a very considerate and understanding person. We, as bass fishermen, enjoy conversing with waterfront property owners. Most people are very friendly and courteous to us and we thank you.

For all property owners on Winni or any body of water that may read this, if you do not want us fishing your docks, just ask us nicely if we could move on. I believe that you will be pleasantly surprised that most of us will respect your wishes. Sure, there will be the few that will spoil it for the rest of us. We know that you have invested places and/or boats on the lake to enjoy yourself and relax while you're there. The last thing we want to do is ruin your time spent at the lake. Speaking for myself, I fish for the relaxation - not to get into arguments or confrontations.

As for learning how to fish, Hazelnut I would gladly take you out on the lake and show you. Just post a reply in here and let me know. You need nothing but a fishing license.