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Post by flymaster on Jan 13, 2019 17:05:51 GMT -6
We had already sworn off of going to LMF after spring break. The commercial development of the strip from Broken Bow to Hochatown seems to be a harbinger of bad things to come. We have almost sworn off of LMF altogether, but our upcoming Arkansas trip has been knocked down by the threat of high water for the entire time, so we'll be up on the 20th for 4 days. We would just postpone but my son's vacation time is too inflexible. Hopefully the forecast cold weather will keep the winter crowds down. Being on the river with a lot of loud people is about like being in an RV site next to people that play their music outside... and loud. A little consideration for others goes a long way. As to the fly shop... The folks that are there are tops. They know the river and are helpful and friendly. They're the real deal. Some of the guides I've met are tops, too. It's sad that the development will... in my opinion... most likely ruin the fishery. If the park management would enforce their rules and signage the ruination might not happen, but my experiences show that's not going to happen. What regulations are not being enforced? I thought it was wildlife officers who do them tickets.
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Post by schrederman on Jan 14, 2019 15:40:44 GMT -6
What regulations are not being enforced? I thought it was wildlife officers who do them tickets.
I've had several occasions of people swimming and fooling around in the water in the red zones. I've seen lots of bait fishing in the red zones. Probably the worst was a family playing around just above the evening hole (just a bit before the first flood) and were reported by a guide. Officers came and asked them to leave. They did, but came back and walked 5 abreast down the river, with the father cursing every fisherman they came upon. The ranger came back just before they left the water and did nothing. Sad situation... I've never been checked for license or anything else... Probably should be in another thread because this is a deep subject, and I'm sure others have similar situations and stories. THIS is why we don't come when it's not cold. But Jonbo is right. What we had a few years back, we'll probably never have again, so we might as well enjoy it before it's gone for good. Thanks for those comments.
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