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Capt. G · Jan-02-2009, 12:46 AM

Mike--the rules at LMV or any other lake for that matter are what they are, rules.
Whether they are currently or when in the past they were enforced is a moot point.
I have friends that live on the lake, with a dock, and when I fish with them, I make sure to keep a good distance (much more than 15 feet) from the restricted areas.
I have been warned once, and the guy was polite and very professional. He said I was getting close to the 15 foot restriction on my drifts, and was I aware of the rule.
I said I was, and I would keep at least 20 feet off the rest of the day so he would not have to come over to me again. How hard is that?
I assume that you are a skilled angler, and can cast well; 15 feet is not going to make that much difference anyway.
If you think you have a valid basis for changing the rules, read your homeowners association bylaws and see what it takes to get you opinion heard, and how to petition for a change of rules on the lake.

Not being a property owner there, I am not telling you what you should do, just suggesting that if everyone, homeowners and guest alike, follow the current rules, it will be better for everyone.

Jan-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Capt. G "WarLord" Name: Capt. G Age: 44 Vessel: ”黒潮” Location: 5,600Miles West of the West Coast Job:Lee Ving's guitar tuner Bio: Just a nut trying to get a squirrel Posts: 4,337	Mike--the rules at LMV or any other lake for that matter are what they are, rules. Whether they are currently or when in the past they were enforced is a moot point. I have friends that live on the lake, with a dock, and when I fish with them, I make sure to keep a good distance (much more than 15 feet) from the restricted areas. I have been warned once, and the guy was polite and very professional. He said I was getting close to the 15 foot restriction on my drifts, and was I aware of the rule. I said I was, and I would keep at least 20 feet off the rest of the day so he would not have to come over to me again. How hard is that? I assume that you are a skilled angler, and can cast well; 15 feet is not going to make that much difference anyway. If you think you have a valid basis for changing the rules, read your homeowners association bylaws and see what it takes to get you opinion heard, and how to petition for a change of rules on the lake. Not being a property owner there, I am not telling you what you should do, just suggesting that if everyone, homeowners and guest alike, follow the current rules, it will be better for everyone. __________________ "WTF?"