I believe the Wake Board folks do have the right to the lake if they acquire the proper permits. Fishermen can fish year round. The wakeboarders ONLY do this when the water is warm enough that they do not freeze something off.
With that in mind BOTH sides need to have some give and take.
I think part of the problem is when the guys who are fishing run into folks practicing, who do not show the same respect, and Vice Versa.
Both sides need to show restraint and courtesy.
IF there is a Wakeboard Tournament go fish the other end of the lake. IF YOU ARE practicing wakeboarding do not run by fishermen 5 feet off the bank and blow them onto it. (YES it has happened to me) STILL I dont blame all wakers and they should not blame all fishermen.
ALSO it would be nice to post these tournaments on the local discussion boards for the fishermen.. and in turn to check the tournament board the State Put up before either side tries to have a tournament out of the same ramp..
GUYS this is not rocket science. Treat others as you wish to be treated and ALL will be right with the world.. OF FISHING..



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