Meetup at Mantua (finally)

[Topehaw]

Well i probably am about to make some one upset, but i quess i'll take the chance. There are two things i really value in my life. 1 is time spent with my family and 2 is time spent doing the things i enjoy. Many times have i been fishing in one of my favorite spots when along came another angler or recreationist that in one way or another infringed on my space. I am one of those fisherman that really don't like rubbing shoulders if i don't know you and especially get irritated by some that don't take the consideration of those around them into account. I'm not saying that any of this is the case in this situation although there are always two sides to every story. For one reason or another they felt that they needed to speak up, and some just don't share the same interests that other do. Although i have been crowded many times by others and in my opinion felt they were disrespecting my time and space. I had situation recently were i woke up at 3:00 in the morning gathered my stuff together ariived on site before first light located the perfect spot, started having the perfect fishing day, when along came a group with a dogs, young kids and everything screaming and yelling. the dog felt inclined to investigate me and my gear several times, without the master really intervining, finally iritated enough to leave I felt the moment was lost. I feel they were entitled to thier moment as well but i didn't think they had taken mine into consideration either. A couple of rules i live by. Respect the fishery ( Haul it in, Haul it out, Ect.) Respect others. (Big lake, give them space!, Ect.) Anyway i'm sure there are others that disagree and others that feel the same.

Topehaw