Problems On Table Rock

[edwin]

I have no issue with folks fishing my dock...but chucking a 3/4oz jig into the transom of the boats is another story. 75% of the fishermen are very courteous, but we have regular 'discussions' with those that either need to refine their flip / pitch technique or have general disregard for others property.

I watched one PAA pro catch one on a spoon, had it fall off as he was hoisting it to the boat. The fish landed on our swim dock. He was polite when asking if I could pick it up and toss it back. I welcome folks like that, even offer them a cold beverage too.

[motoman]

As a private dock owner, fishing around mine doesn't bother me, buuuutttt, when I have them nosing into the stalls that is when I get a little agitated. Just for the mere fact of 1) I pay good money to have my dock and 2) it isn't neccessary to pull into a stall to flip if you are any good. And I believe the "no fishing" law has to do with commercial docks only.

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I think this came up before ranger, but I would be with you too on this one.

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My grandparents lived on the water for years at LOZ, and it was not uncommon to find jigs/lures/cranks ripped into the seats of the boats down there (even up on lifts!?!?!? ). So from that standpoint, I understand both sides.

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A bit off topic, but I would imagine courteous conversation with dock owners and anglers would go much further than yelling/cursing.

[Billfo]

As a PRIVATE dock/slip/lift owner in a privately owner multiple unit, I wondered about this topic myself. I dont care about the fish being caught- I am concerned about possible damages. Over the years several other boat owners have had seats & covers snagged AND one windshield cracked. What scares me is when I put my boat up on the lift & go away for a few weeks, if someone should snag my air hose to my lift & slowly my boat lowers back in the water from the leaking hose- and I am out of town ! as close as boaters get to someones private slip, I have never heard of a fisherman jumping in a someones boat to unlodge their crankbait from anyone seat cushon or anything wild like that.. dung happens.

This past weekend, there was a tournament going on. I was on the dock dinking with my boat- a couple of Bassboats came in the cove (different times)- seen me there & left.. Plenty of fish for everyone. Stop by & say hi. I have beer !

[Sore Thumbs]

As a PRIVATE dock/slip/lift owner in a privately owner multiple unit, I wondered about this topic myself. I dont care about the fish being caught- I am concerned about possible damages. Over the years several other boat owners have had seats & covers snagged AND one windshield cracked. What scares me is when I put my boat up on the lift & go away for a few weeks, if someone should snag my air hose to my lift & slowly my boat lowers back in the water from the leaking hose- and I am out of town ! as close as boaters get to someones private slip, I have never heard of a fisherman jumping in a someones boat to unlodge their crankbait from anyone seat cushon or anything wild like that.. dung happens.

This past weekend, there was a tournament going on. I was on the dock dinking with my boat- a couple of Bassboats came in the cove (different times)- seen me there & left.. Plenty of fish for everyone. Stop by & say hi. I have beer !

Did you say Beer? I'll be right over! Where are you located? I will try to find you next time I'm on the Rock. Love to meet fellow members.

[Sam]

When fishing around docks I'm real careful to not touch the dock or do any damage. Quite a few times over the years I've taken shelter from bad thunderstorms by pulling my boat into an empty dock slip, both commercial and private. I realize I've got NO right to do that - but I'm talking about getting under a roof and out of a real toad-strangler until it passes.

Several of those times I've met the dock owner/operator, told them I was sorry to have trespassed, and thanked them for the shelter. So far, every one of them has said it was no problem and they're glad they could help. I always run into a lot more nice people when fishing than I do problems.

[denjac]

Quite a few times over the years I've taken shelter from bad thunderstorms by pulling my boat into an empty dock slip, both commercial and private. I realize I've got NO right to do that - but I'm talking about getting under a roof and out of a real toad-strangler until it passes.

Several of those times I've met the dock owner/operator, told them I was sorry to have trespassed, and thanked them for the shelter. So far, every one of them has said it was no problem and they're glad they could help. I always run into a lot more nice people when fishing than I do problems.

I think you do have a right. I believe there is a maritime law covering emergencys.