Aggressor1988long Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 If not I go fishing alot up there ill make sure no bs happens launch when I do. Gotta go getting uptight about this.
fishinwrench Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Aggressor, How far from the access did you get before your wheel fell off ?
minnowhooker Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Things have gotten so much worse over the last few years for the wife and I that we don't go until at least June when the crowds drop off. We are thinking of quitting fishing all together. I also have seen too many arguements and threats over use of the ramps as well. Who was here first, taking too long, etc. You combine that with my health issues...well it just isn't fun anymore. Don't let them beat you Straw Hat, the vast majority of fisher people are good don't let a few bad apples spoil it for you an your wife. I also stay out of the coves an troll, like some posters have said you can catch a mess of crappie an some walleye with a lot less nonsense.
straw hat Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Forget the damage to vehicles (slashed tires, broken windows, etc) and the rude people who fish right on top of you when you they see you catch even one fish. What worries me most is the threatening/dangerous ones. The drunks in boats, the drunk bank fisherman that threatren to beat the .... out of you and your wife (this has happened twice while bank fishing). I called the police in both cases. In one case no one ever showed up (They said they were very busy), even after several calls . In the other the police talked to the individuals and then came up and said they were not moving and I should just leave. The people who come along and cast across your lines, cut them and then fish in the spot where you were fishing. Bass anglers in tournaments that will 'tell' you they are going to fish your spot They run over your lines with their trolling motor and say they 'warned' you. I was out last summer in the boat and a drunk came by us and started circling us. After a couple passes they started taking their empty beer cans, filling them in the lake and throwing them at us. I got the boat registration number and called the water patrol. They said they would be there as soon as possible. My wife and I waited 2 hours and they never showed. Now some of these are major concerns and some less of a problem but when you are approaching 70, have a bad heart any of these issues is threatening. I am like most of you guys, I get very upset and what to holler, scream and pound someone BUT I can't do that. I have to stay calm. After a bad day on the lake I spend a couple days feeling terrible, erratic heart beat and am laid up until it settles down. There is no sense having a heart attack over this. I miss my fishing very much BUT I am still alive.
slab slinger Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Zarra. You know you can legally open carry o fire arm in missouri wothout any permits. Just strap a handgun to your side in plane sight. Bet if you stand up where they can see it they will calm down or leave without any problems. Just a thought.
slab slinger Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 This sudject gets my blood pressure up. Between vandals, theaves and a 70 year old man not being able to enjoy his time fishing. Wow its getting bad out there. Im a younger man and i will not let this nonsense happen if i see it going on. I usually just leave and go on when my spot gets crowded but i will stand my ground when it comes to situations like these. Im 6'4" 270 lbs and will be glad to help you out if I'm around. Hate to see it's came down to fishermen vs criminals and the wosrt is fishermen vs fishermen. Aggressor1988long 1
Sac River Jim Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 it started going to haitis in a hand basket when the boat patrol was integrated into the highway patrol. i never see a boat patrolman on the lake anymore but seems like that pesky survey person drops by every weekend. you;d think he could remember that old ranger of mine
Aggressor1988long Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 About 3 miles with one lug on all the rest wre not even stripped
Aggressor1988long Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 Aggressor, How far from the access did you get before your wheel fell off ? it started going to haitis in a hand basket when the boat patrol was integrated into the highway patrol. i never see a boat patrolman on the lake anymore but seems like that pesky survey person drops by every weekend. you;d think he could remember that old ranger of minethey have been around highpoint on the water checking for life jackets
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