Yes it does matter. That is the way it is down here. Love it or leave it,
the choice is yours. People have to realize that there are still illegal
things that goes on in the swamps. This aint no Club Med place.

"alwayfishking" wrote in message
...
It doesn't matter what he was doing on the water. There is no reason for
anyone to shoot at or above someone in an attempt to scare or threaten
him.
Anyone who thinks this guy had a right to do this is completely insane, if
thats the way they treat things there, Load me up and send me down, next
time someone catches a undersized bass, I send a round towards them, if
they
dump trash I'll send two
"Suthern Transplant" wrote in message
hlink.net...
I waited until I could read a report on this incident to comment.
I lived in LA for 22 years and was told many times before I fished the
Delta
that there are many rules of etticate which should be followed while in
the
swamp.
1) Never mess with a commercial fisherman's traps...if you hook one, cut
your line.
2) Obey the no-wake signs (they are everywhere...especially in the
sloughs,
next to homes)
3) Respect their way of life...many make their living there...
4) Realize that nearly everyone is armed in the swamp...from snakes to
alligators to who knows what...I was usually armed myself, w/ a 22 for
snakes. (I have had several charge the boat and try to get in)
I have been towed in many times when way out and desperate...I have also
towed in many.
The Cajuns who love their swamps are some of the best people I have ever
met...but when you cross their lines...watch out!
The article does not mention if Klein was not respecting a no-wake zone
or
exactly what was offending to the man. I very much doubt the man drew a
bead
on him for no reason??
Klein is from TX (which I am from myself), and we are taught early on to
respect other people's property...I would humbly submit to the Bass
Organization to better educate the competitive field in the do's and
don'ts
while in LA if they choose to return. Kind of a "when in Rome" thing.
IMHO
BTY...I am not condoning someone being shot at...never an excuse for
that
except in immanent danger of life to yourself or family...
Suthrn

"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...


RGarri7470 wrote:
the description of the incident said the property owner shot "in the
air".
that isn't being "shot at".
details, details


After following the boat with the gun, he shot above it. That is
close
enough
for me.
Here is the article from the local paper about it.


http://www.nola.com/newsflash/louisi...-6/10734017417
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Ronnie

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