05-13-2003, 07:12 PM
[cool]We insiders of the tubing persuasion refer to that as "stealth bombing". In warm water conditions, where waders are not necessary, who's to know when you flavor the water a little? Whenever I paddle through a warm spot in the lake, I wonder who was there before me. A good argument for bottled water if you receive water from that reservoir.
I always advocate collecting "bilge water" and properly disposing of it when you get back on shore. I used to use heavy duty plastic bags...until one broke. I anticipated the time when I might be able to use one as a surface to surface missile for obnoxious boaters or PWC, but never got the chance.
I do not doubt that you are ecological minded, as are most true sportsmen. It is a shame that an overzealous officer chose you to make an example of, when so many others are purposely doing much worse things to not only the water but the shorelines too. I feel your pain...and frustration.
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I always advocate collecting "bilge water" and properly disposing of it when you get back on shore. I used to use heavy duty plastic bags...until one broke. I anticipated the time when I might be able to use one as a surface to surface missile for obnoxious boaters or PWC, but never got the chance.
I do not doubt that you are ecological minded, as are most true sportsmen. It is a shame that an overzealous officer chose you to make an example of, when so many others are purposely doing much worse things to not only the water but the shorelines too. I feel your pain...and frustration.
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