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MISFIT
08-01-2004, 09:52 PM
as some of you are aware,the division of watercraft has plans in the works(with backing from some special interest groups),to lift hp and other restrictions from hoover,griggs and o'shaughnessy reservoirs.these lakes are owned by the city of columbus,which does not want this,and is fighting the move.i am involved in the movement to help columbus stop this mistake from happening,and your help is needed.
the state claims that the move is needed to improve safety at alum creek,and give ALL users(jetskis,lager boats/motors)equal access to all waters.
this will only serve to create more safety and environmental issues for three more lakes,along with added expenses for other things.
we,as fishermen,are not being considered in this matter,and will lose the only 10 hp lake in central ohio(hoover)which is our only escape from the crowds of pleasure craft that frequent alum creek,creek,buckeye and other lakes that were built and are maintained for their use.
this will be a tough fight against some big interests,so we need all the help we can muster,if we're to protect our own interests.
the same kind of thing is being attempted in other parts of the state,so this really concerns all of us,so please take a minute to help preserve our waters for their intended purpose,and click on the below link,and type the word ADD in the subject field of the email.
thanks in advance for your support.
jhoran@fishandtales.net


ps..........no need to write a message.just type "ADD" in the subject line,and send.




zfish
08-01-2004, 10:00 PM
You got it ;) Wouldnt wanna see Hoover move the hp up any.

george tinkham
08-01-2004, 11:31 PM
well the sorry thing its org. fishin clubs that are for this,an i assume its the bass tourny boys,correct me if i'm wrong butt you are playin right into the hands of the joyboaters who ruin fishin for us all...now i can see a need for bigger motors in bass tournys on those gigantic lakes mostly in the south butt not on the small lakes ohio has...it is the ruination of fishin if this passes

MISFIT
08-02-2004, 08:03 AM
you're right george.
central ohio tournament anglers ass. is one of the major backers of the plan.i can't understand their need for speed.i would think they could consider the overall good of the lakes and fishermen in general,instead of promoting their own selfish agenda.
i know there are alot of tourney guys who don't want to see this happen,and don't think COTAA is speaking for every member of the tourney circuit.
it really bothers me to see fishermen pitted against fishermen,over an issue like this.

sycamoreredneck
08-30-2004, 03:55 PM
I agree, those big money bass tourny boys pi$$ me off sometimes more than the average pleasure boater. They have more than once said somthing to me on the lake that I was in "THEIR" spot!! Once on Buckeye and once on Salt Fork. I dont fish those C-Bus lakes but if I ever did I would want the HP limit down.