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I got out to my favorite spot a little before the sun came up. I should have checked the calendar before I went fishing. Today was national harass an angler day, at least on Lake Tapps. A boat pulling a skier through a no-wake zone and under a bridge with a sign “unlawful to ski under bridge” came within about 6 feet of me while I was fishing. I got a nice little spray from that one. Another group of kids came by and shouted something about me needing a steering wheel. And another ski boat decided to use the no-wake markers as a slalom course. That aside, it was a great day fishing for Smallmouths. Using a 3” weightless senko and fishing it slow I caught several nice ones. The biggest one was 2.25 lbs and I had another just over 2 lbs. I had another smally hooked that fought better than any I have ever had before. I had him up beside the boat, he was huge, I reached for him and he took off on another run, fought a little longer, and then broke my line. I should have re-tied my line before that fish. I had caught four good sized fish before him, I knew better, it could have been avoided. I’ve learned my lesson – re-tie, re-tie, re-tie.

reelinanrockin

9/9/2007 1:36:00 PM

nice going, your almost as productive as myself out there...lol

Deadeyemark

9/9/2007 4:09:00 PM

Nice smallies dilbert. They can sure be fun.
Sorry to hear about the inconsiderate a$$holes you ran into. Lk Tapps is the only lake in the world where boating laws don't apply. Last Sat I witnessed two boats capsize a kayak with a guy and his wife it. The swam and pulled the kayak to a shallow point while I ran the trolling motor over to them. They had life jackets on and were all right but it's still a trajedy to have to put up with this $hit every time you're on the water at Tapps.
Better luck next time.
Mark

crappie007

9/9/2007 4:22:00 PM

Geez! I've had problems with fun boaters, but nothing ever that bad!
Thats just flat out RUDE.......

zen leecher aka Bill W

9/9/2007 5:03:00 PM

a paintballgun would have them keep their distance.

Deadeyemark

9/11/2007 11:44:00 PM

I posted an email address under the bass and musky forums as a place to send emails concerning unsafe boating acts and you can attach pics. It will go to the Sgt in charge of the marine division of the Pierce Co Sheriff's Dept.
Mark

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