02-28-2013, 12:43 AM
Well, tried a change of venue to a State Park lake and called ahead to verify that we were good to go. Park ranger informed us that in the State of OH that each park can regulate its own rules in regards to watercraft. In this case, the lake that we had hoped to fish does not allow float tube fishing.
OK......I'm just about to move to another planet but....just so everyone knows, it's looking like the state of Ohio is NOT a tube friendly state. It's pretty much politics as usual. Watercraft Officers tell you one thing and the Division of Parks tell you another. Seems like another classic example of "your tax dollars at work"
If it sounds like I am unhappy, I guess that would be an understatement. I have respected the laws and taught all of my children to act responsibly and protect the wilderness as if it was their own. I have purchased hunting and fishing licenses in the State of Ohio and surrounding states since the early 70's along with trout stamps, waterfowl stamps etc.
But alas...rules are rules no matter how silly they may seem so if the State of Ohio doesn't want my money, Indiana and Michigan are only a short drive away.
Adios Buckeyes!
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OK......I'm just about to move to another planet but....just so everyone knows, it's looking like the state of Ohio is NOT a tube friendly state. It's pretty much politics as usual. Watercraft Officers tell you one thing and the Division of Parks tell you another. Seems like another classic example of "your tax dollars at work"
If it sounds like I am unhappy, I guess that would be an understatement. I have respected the laws and taught all of my children to act responsibly and protect the wilderness as if it was their own. I have purchased hunting and fishing licenses in the State of Ohio and surrounding states since the early 70's along with trout stamps, waterfowl stamps etc.
But alas...rules are rules no matter how silly they may seem so if the State of Ohio doesn't want my money, Indiana and Michigan are only a short drive away.
Adios Buckeyes!
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