WAKE BOATS

[TableRockBoater]

How do you feel about them?  Do you think they should be restricted to certain areas of Table Rock?

[rps]

Surgically removed followed by radiation treatment to assure remission.

[snagged in outlet 3]

Can't stand em!  But I understand the appeal.  A guy in my condo assc owns a wake boat company and some times he has 2-3 out at a time.  It's horrible.  And now they like to get out early to surf the "glass".  Ruins any chance of me getting out in my little boat.

[tjm]

I would not necessarily restrict the areas, but if I had my way all boats would be restricted to 15mph, or no wake speed whichever is less. That might keep the bass from being hauled 50 miles before "immediate release"  and it'd make it safer to wade or swim or use paddle craft. Save the speed for the highways. I like seeing boats  doing 80mph on the interstates, not so much when they create a wave. 

But if any restriction is placed on one type boat the same should apply to all boat types, be it power, speed, size or areas of use.

I' could get behind restricted power/speed  within 300 yards of shore, for all boats.  

[fishinwrench]

One just passing by occasionally isn't such a big deal..... but one repeatedly going around in circles stirring up a whole creek arm for hours can be annoying as hell.   

Regardless of what I'm doing I've always tried to avoid disrupting anyone else for more than a few seconds. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

2 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

but one repeatedly going around in circles stirring up a whole creek arm

You would not like being in our cove...

[dan hufferd]

I would just like it if they would give me a wide berth when I'm fishing.

I have had them roll within a few yards of we when I'm finishing the bank when there was plenty of room for both of us.

Either most operators are oblivious to others or they just don't care.

 

[Lvn2Fish]

If you’re operating a wake boat you should be the most aware of your WAKE.