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Outdoors Memorial Day waters chaotic Last weekend, we spent most of the weekend on Lake Sinclair, or as much of it as we could stand. This year it seemed that every person, young and old, male and female, got themselves a jet ski or new ski boat. That's great for the economy, but devastating to the people who live on the lake or come to relax thinking they won't be invaded by a group of people who know nothing about boating, right of ways, courtesy and com mon sense. Let me start at the beginning of the day—it doesn't matter which day, they were all the same. Susanne and I arrived at the ramp at Little River about 7:30 a.m. The first thing we saw was that all three ramps were closed due to people getting their boats off trail ers and simply leaving the boats in the middle of the ramp instead of tying the boats off to the side where there is an area made for this. Most of the people leaving their boats in the middle of the ramps didn't have their equipment, whether it was fishing equipment or skiing equip ment. And, don't even think about ask ing someone to move back a little so that someone else could get launched because you were told right quick where to go. So, it took us about 20 minutes longer than normal to get into the water. That was 0.k., as long as we got to go fishing. The day that started out to be a little bit on the aggravating side soon turned into chaos in worse way. When the sun began to really warm up the day up, so did the jet skis. They were everywhere, some times as many as 10-15 at the time zooming up and down the lake, (’arting in front of you. Think I'm exaggerating? We were up in the upper end of Potato The following fishing re port is compiled each week by the Houston Times-Journal. Lake, weather and fishing con ditions are reported by telephone from contacts listed at the end of the report. If you would like additional lakes or rivers listed, please call the newspaper at 987-1823. If you would like a free photo of a catch you are proud of printed in the paper, we will be happy to shoot and publish the photo. I Moon Times | Solunar/lunar times accurate within 1 minute SOLUNAII/LUNAH TIMES r r > aaot-sl a Area .... 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The area was bout 100 to 150 yards wide, with houses on both sides. There was not enough turn ing room for three small boats if they had to avoid someone. In this area alone, there were so many jet skis that we could not cast a lure without hitting one of them. They paid absolutely no attention to the danger of coming so close to the boat Several larger boats had to en danger themselves in order to avoid a collision. There is no excuse for this type of behavior. If this is the beginning of what is in store for the summer, than be prepared to go to someone's funeral —someone who got killed doing something senseless. The day got progressively worse, and about 2 p.m. we were ready to load up and escape back home. When we approached the ramp, some of the same things that met us in the morning were still there, either loading or still trying to make a day of fun. By this time tempers were short, including mine. *** * * Georgia has passed some new laws specifically for jet skis, and has strengthened other existing laws. If you are a new owner, or a seasoned owner, I would strongly suggest getting a copy of these new and strengthened laws. The main laws overing jet skies are the legal age to operate a jet ski without direct parental supervision, skiing in the coves, harassing other boaters and having to license the jet Fishing Report A • Tennis Bracelets • Slide Bracelets • Layaway with no service charge • Jewelry & Watch Repair Service Your Home For High Quality Jewelry at Low, Low Prices. Come See Us Today ski as you would any other motor ized boat. We saw the DNR on the lake all weekend. We did not actually see them give so much as a warning ticket to anyone, although we did see some very young operators without boat numbers on jet skis operating right in plain sight. 1 will stop short of saying no tickets were issued by DNR; but, I find it very peculiar that we saw as many as 50 jet skis on the lake without numbers, and many opera tors under age, some without any floatation devices on. We certainly hope that we are not talking about any of you that read our article. If we are, please get legal, and use some common sense. Have your boat ready before you back down the ramp, and please have the courtesy to move your boat away from the ramp area so someone else can use it. If you're by yourself, it only takes a couple of minutes to move the boat off to the side and get back to your vehi cle. Think of others as you want them to think of you. Until next time ... we've gone fishing. Georgia lake system taken off list The Department of Natural Resources Division will no longer classify Big Hammock in Tattnall County as one of Georgia's Public Fishing Areas. Anglers can still fish on the lake, but a Wildlife Management Area stamp is not required. Big Hammock offers excellent angling opportunities for large mouth bass, catfish, crappie, bream and chain pickerel. The area con sists of 18 oxbow lakes ranging in size from one-to-12 acres. Anglers 16 years of age and older, except honorary fishing li cense holders, must possess a cur rent fishing license to fish on these lakes. For more information about Big Hammock, contact the Bowen's Mill Game Management Office at 912-423-2988. Skiing tips for teachers Special to the HTJ "Knees bent, amis straight, feet together, 'lotta determination!" Oh, how you hated hearing those words —they only meant one thing, more water up your nose and another deep seas mission looking for fish. For most people, learning to ski is not an easy task. Everyone says, "oh, once you learn how, you'll love it!" They don't tell you that you're going to swallow half the lake learning to "love it." Since that day of dragging through the water, trying to hang onto the rope, your suit and your cool, all at the same time, you’ve probably learned that water skiing is as fun as "they" said it would be, and, you just can't help it—you love it! But, if you only had proper instruction in the beginning, you would have spent more time on the water instead of in it, and it really could have been an enjoyable learning experience. If you are a skier, or just love to teach people skiing, here are some tips that can help you or your students learn more quickly. Explain proper skiing position first Explain the proper skiing position before the skier ever puts on his per sonal flotation device. "Knees bent, arms straight, feet together, 'lotta determination" is the proper skiing position, and great advice, but not from the back of the boat while your would-be skier is 75 feet away. Today's quieter engines make being heard much easier, but face-to-face communication on shore is the best. The proper skiing position is ... Knees bent—your knees are your shock absorbers and your balance beam. If you keep your knees bent, waves are made smooth and you don't fall. Besides, what sporting activity is done with straight knees? Arms straight—keeping arms straight means the boat does all the work, which is good. This reduces fatigue and helps to alleviate soreness at the end of the day. Feet together—keep your feet close together when coming out of the water, and about shoulder width apart after you plane out. This gives you a solid base. "Lotta determination" —skiing is fun, but you have to concentrate, especially when learning. Practice on land Practice the deep water start on land before putting your skier into the lake. Will Your Pension and Social Security Let You Retire Only on Mondays and Tuesday ? Your company retirement benefits and Social Security are likely to contribute only about 40% of the money y you will need for a comfortable retirement. So unless you plan on working past age 65, ow lower your standard of living, you should be setting aside additional money for retirement now. Find out how you Individual Retirement Account can help ends meet in our brochure IRA. Cadi for a copy today Call (912) 471-2275 or (800) 926-2136 Jake Campbell • Financial Consultant The Robinson-Humphrey Company, Inc. Macon, GA ©1991 Smith Barney Shearson. Member SIPC Houston Times-Journal I"' "fiW:. , ■ - .. -—.—i— i ii Q£S •*» " ■ Common sense and courtesy In boating makes the waterways safe for both recre ational boaters and fishermen In boats. National safe boating week June 5-11 The Georgia Department of Nat ural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will celebrate National Safe Boating Week, June 5-1 1, 1994. National Safe Boating Week is the annual week which launches the recreational boating season in the United States. Since 1958, when Safe Boating Week was first started by an act of Congress and Presidential proclama Free fishing days in Georgia June 11-12 Mark your calendar for National Fishing Week, June 6-12. The Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Section has scheduled kids fishing events and two "Free Fish ing Days" to celebrate fishing throughout the state. Join the over 1.5 million people who fish in Geor gia every year or the 78,000 anglers who visit the wa ters everyday for a weekend of outdoor recreation. Dur ing "Free Fishing Days," Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, Georgia residents may fish in state waters without a license, trout stamp or Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Stamp. Anglers may also fish on any one of Georgia's Pub lic Fishing Areas (PFAs) at no charge. Fishing events for the entire family are scheduled throughout the state to highlight National Fishing Week. Each of these activities is an excellent opportu nity for new and beginning anglers to experience the Saturday, June 4, 1994 Houston Times -Journal - tion, the number of recreational boaters has grown from 5 million to 20 million nationwide and to 287,419 registered boaters in Geor gia. "Boat Sober" is the theme of this year's event and one of the primary purposes of National Safe Boating Week is to increase the public's awareness of safe and re sponsible boating practices. IfppY Skiing Is becoming more and more popular on the na tion's rivers and lakes. First, have your skier put on the skis and sit down on the tails of them with a rope in his hands. Then, slowly go through the motion of pulling the skier from the seated position to a skiing position, with you playing the part of the boat. Make sure that the skier stays in correct position, and you (the boat) pull the skier up. Do this several times so your skier can get the feel of being pulled up. Please see Skiing, page 6A ifflilKtK! • Hwy. 230 East • Unadilla, GA • 627-9588 * • 3 Miles East of Unadila * J * All 10 inch hanging baskets -$4 jj • Or 10 for S3O • i * Bedding Plants are $4 or 10 for S3O # • *4” Gerbera Daisies -slor 10 for $5 • • *6” Gerbera Daisies - $1“ or 10 for $8 • J * Tomato & Pepper Plants -$4 a 2 • flat • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I* National Safe Boating Week is sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council, Inc. For more information on how to "Boat Sober" or on boating safety classes near you, contact the Wildlife Resources Division, Law Enforcement Section at (404) 918-408 or call the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at (404) 451-4891. vast rewards of the sport as well as for more experi enced anglers to learn more about fishing in Georgia. National Fishing Week was created to recognize the tradition of fishing, to broaden the spirit of together ness, and to share the values and knowledge embodied in past and present generations with the future. The week offers anglers a chance to teach their chil dren and others the importance of conservation and re spect for their national heritage while introducing them to a hobby which will last a lifetime. "Cast Across America" is the theme for National Fishing Week. If you missed the chance to share fish ing with someone last year, or if this is your first op portunity to take advantage of free fishing days, grab your family and friends and enjoy the day fishing. For more information on Free Fishing Days or on National Fishing Week activities in your area, contact your nearest Fisheries office. Page 5A