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As a follow up to Ol' crickety's thread. Name top 5 dislikes about the sport we all love.

1. Idiots at the boat ramp. (Don't know what they are doing and take forever as they hog the ramp like they are the only ones on earth.) I load and unload by myself and never take more than 5 minutes.

2. Idiots on the water. (Pleasure boats and jet skis who have the whole lake but prefer to be right near the guy who wants to be quiet and alone while fishing.)

3. Cost. inflation on the price of gear, fuel, and insurance is out of control.

4. Wind. some may like it, but not this guy. Fishing when it is windy becomes a hassle quickly.

5. Traffic. Drivers need to be aware of people pulling a trailer. We cannot accelerate or stop quickly. Most do not understand this.

Still love the sport!

Seriously, the cost of buying materials is as much as what I spend on food on weekends. Too expensive!

richardwcollins wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 10:28 am 1. Idiots at the boat ramp. (Don't know what they are doing and take forever as they hog the ramp like they are the only ones on earth.) I load and unload by myself and never take more than 5 minutes.

As a new boat owner myself, i encourage everyone to be helpful, and supportive to folks at the boat ramp that are just doing their best and learning and gaining experience launching their boats. We were all there once, learning how to run a trailer and the techniques with getting a boat on said trailer.

I do my best to get in and out as quick as possible, but sometimes hit snags and there's nothing like someone just watching there cursing silently while i panic trying to get the boat on or off....

Help a guy out if you see him struggle. It'll get both of you on or off the water more quickly

Amazing repost to Ol' Crickety's thread! However, this sport, which we adore and is the source of so many joys, also has a few annoyances that are hard to disregard. First off, encountering some dimwits at the boat ramp can be sheer test for your patience, particularly when their incompetence in executing the task makes everyone else wait longer. Just like the people on the water, there are some who seem to have a talent for crowding right next to you, even with all the space in the lake.Gear, fuel, and insurance are ever-increasingly expensive, which is not only a big burden, but also a serious obstacle to our fun pastime. Windy conditions are a particular annoyance for me; they can easily turn a peaceful fishing day into a wild and crazy experience. Finally, you may have to deal with traffic, as numerous drivers appear unconcerned about the problems of pulling a trailer behind them, which makes the road hazardous. Nonetheless, these drawbacks, the passion for the game is still vibrant!

Totally get you on the ramp situation—it's like they forget there's a line behind them! And yeah, the jet ski crowd can be super annoying when you're just trying to enjoy some peace. The costs keep rising, and it’s such a bummer when you find a great spot only for the wind to mess things up. And don’t get me started on the traffic; people really don’t realize how tricky it can be with a trailer.