ja_lange
5/16/2009 9:55:00 PMWhat is the deal with the no motor restriction? That seems kind of extreme. Good thing you brought it along with you this time.
The Quadfather
5/17/2009 9:27:00 AMUrban, I like your story! The thing that kills me the most about your story is that it's not about the right/wrong of this pointless rule.
The funny part is that some Yahoo on the shoreline who has a glimpse of knowledge on the rules.... is so up in arms to communicate with you about your breaking the law. I mean,, use a little self control dude.
I do love that lake. Spend some time on bitter, I know you've been out there. From now until Sept. the rock bass are outa control. Plus there are a few LMB in there as well.
The funny part is that some Yahoo on the shoreline who has a glimpse of knowledge on the rules.... is so up in arms to communicate with you about your breaking the law. I mean,, use a little self control dude.
I do love that lake. Spend some time on bitter, I know you've been out there. From now until Sept. the rock bass are outa control. Plus there are a few LMB in there as well.
rockndiver
5/17/2009 1:39:00 PMSo I've heard there are Tiger Muskie in Green Lake, planted about 7 or 8 years ago. Ever see one caught? Or is it a fish story?
returnofthefish
5/17/2009 2:21:00 PMWhat kind of hook are you using to safely release the little guys on power eggs? I want to release the little guys too, but they take the size 6 egg hook too deep in the throat.
Jake Dogfish
5/17/2009 2:52:00 PMThats interesting. While I don't get the rule, I guess rules are rules. I have no problem with someone informing someone of the rule, but your explanation should have been satisfactory. Thanks for the report!
urbanangler
5/17/2009 2:55:00 PMAbout time I chimed in here... :)
ja_lange, last Spring, I took my first voyage of my portabote on Green Lake, and posted the report about it. Thanks to the knowledgeable folks on this site, I got enlightened to the no motor rule. I have never seen the signs myself, but I called the city to verify: http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReportComment.aspx?id=47512&lid=446&t=1 .
Hey, Quad. Yeah that guy was fishing on the bank and maybe he could not stand to see a boater cheating -- why not give the cheater some grief, I understand. I saw another boat with three guys in it trolling away working the east side like me, while I rowed. I just used the motor to get back to the launch, where before that, it was out of the water, while I rowed for 4 hours. Thanks for the tips on Bitter, I think I will visit it in the near future.
Rockndiver, apparently years ago some muskie were planted to try to control the more than healthy grass carp population. I have never seen one caught or heard of one caught. Those carp sure are big though.
Retrunofthefish, I use a pretty big hook that the real small fish have trouble ingesting. These ones seemed in decent shape when I released them, but sometimes I deem it proper to keep them.
ja_lange, last Spring, I took my first voyage of my portabote on Green Lake, and posted the report about it. Thanks to the knowledgeable folks on this site, I got enlightened to the no motor rule. I have never seen the signs myself, but I called the city to verify: http://www.washingtonlakes.com/ReportComment.aspx?id=47512&lid=446&t=1 .
Hey, Quad. Yeah that guy was fishing on the bank and maybe he could not stand to see a boater cheating -- why not give the cheater some grief, I understand. I saw another boat with three guys in it trolling away working the east side like me, while I rowed. I just used the motor to get back to the launch, where before that, it was out of the water, while I rowed for 4 hours. Thanks for the tips on Bitter, I think I will visit it in the near future.
Rockndiver, apparently years ago some muskie were planted to try to control the more than healthy grass carp population. I have never seen one caught or heard of one caught. Those carp sure are big though.
Retrunofthefish, I use a pretty big hook that the real small fish have trouble ingesting. These ones seemed in decent shape when I released them, but sometimes I deem it proper to keep them.
urbanangler
5/17/2009 3:04:00 PMHi, Jake. Yes, he seemed justified in making sure I knew the rules. My guess is that they don't want a bunch of fishing boats getting in the way of the shell rowers. I think they want to support the shell rowing on the lake over fishing via boat. I did have to dodge a few shell rowers and got a lure tangled on one of their lane marker ropes.