trying to splash a fisherman with your wakeboard probably won't sound near as funny when you are on your way to the ER to have the treble hook of a 1 oz slab removed from your body...

Chris, it's a good discussion and one that a person needs to think through before they get into the heat of the moment.

If you ever get confronted within talking distance, keep your phone/camera pointed at them. Ask them to state their name and address, read out loud their TX number, speak out a description of them (blue seadoo GTX, white male, appears 25, red hair, barbed wire tattoo on left arm, etc, etc) - tell them to speak clearly as your video is being streamed real time for use as needed. Be confident and keep your cool, don't get into back and forth. That is usually enough to make anyone think twice about doing anything but leaving. And they'll prob have a sleepless night.

As far as shotguns and rock salt are concerned, I am a strong beleiver in not pulling a gun on someone unless you are prepared to take their life. In todays world it could easily come to that in such a situation. Be sure to think before you act!

Wasn't something i was actually planning to do. Just a fun scenario to play out in my head

And i agree completely with what you said

I know you are joking or tongue in cheek but as tempting as doing something like that is, it not only puts you on their level but opens you up for an assault charge. But trust me, I can appreciate the brief satisfaction that it might bring and it has certainly crossed my mind before. That is why it is good to think through what you are willing to do/not do before it happens.

MY friend and I did stock up on slabs at Dave's ski and tackle a couple of weeks ago. Hmmmmm.

Yes, I was joking in response to a previous commment "...accidentally cast at the wakeboarder."

though i'd be lying if i said the thought had not crossed my mind a time or two...

You could keep an eye out on youtube the next few days. If they dropped a guy off to video it chances are they are gonna post it to show off. It's funny how many people are stupid enough to film themselves committing a crime and sharing it with the world.

I'm not going to lie even in a PB I've casted behind a wakeboard boat/jet ski if they're continously driving right next to me. I wasn't trying to snag them or anything I would wait till they were past and cast behind them as a way of showing/saying hey you're close enough that I can get you if I wanted to. Sometimes it works and they move away and sometimes they're just so oblivious to the situation they didn't realize I casted.

Funny one should mention throwing slabs or something similar at boaters getting too close... when I lived in New Jersey the surf fishermen would carry spark plugs or 2 ounce bank sinkers in their plug bags just for this purpose. If boaters get too close to the beach or rock jetty then they run the risk of getting their boats bashed. They usually get the hint when a few 2 ounce sinkers splash near their boat. I would never resort to tried and true techniques though. wink wink nudge nudge.

If anyone here finds it make sure to post it so we can pass it on to the warden so they can be charged under the wake management laws.

Refer to http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/laws/

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_l2000_0014.pdf

From the Texas water safety act,

� 31.096. reckless operation and excessive speed (Class B P&W
Misdemeanor)
No person may operate a vessel or manipulate water skis, an aquaplane, or a
similar device on the water of this state in wilful or wanton disregard of the rights
or safety of others or without due caution or circumspection, and at a speed or in
a manner that endangers, or is likely to endanger, a person or property.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, � 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg.,
ch. 267, art. 3, � 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
� 31.098. hazardous Wake or Wash
No person may operate a motorboat so as to create a hazardous wake or wash.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, � 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
� 31.099. Prohibition on Circular Course around individuals engaged in
Water activities
(a) No person may operate a motorboat in a circular course around:
(1) any other boat or personal watercraft any occupant of which is
engaged in fishing, waterskiing, or a similar activity; or
(2) any person swimming.
(a-1) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person operating a motorboat in
a circular course to retrieve a downed or fallen water-skier or other person engaged
in a similar activity.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, � 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., ch. ___, �
___, eff. June 17, 2011.

Agree 100%. Last and final resort

Edit- Bert beat me to it!

I forgot to mention the Sportman's Rights act,

This is part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife code under the Texas Constitution, reference,

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PW/htm/PW.62.htm#62.0125

� 62.0125. HARASSMENT OF HUNTERS, TRAPPERS, AND
FISHERMEN. (a) This section may be cited as the Sportsman's Rights
Act.
(b) In this section:
(1) "Wildlife" means all species of wild mammals,
birds, fish, reptiles, or amphibians.
(2) "Process of hunting or catching" means any act
directed at the lawful hunting or catching of wildlife, including
camping or other acts preparatory to hunting or catching of
wildlife that occur on land or water on which the affected person
has the right or privilege of hunting or catching that wildlife.
(c) No person may intentionally interfere with another
person lawfully engaged in the process of hunting or catching
wildlife.
(d) No person may intentionally harass, drive, or disturb
any wildlife for the purpose of disrupting a person lawfully
engaged in the process of hunting or catching wildlife.
(e) No person may enter or remain on public land or enter or
remain on private land without the landowner's or his agent's
consent if the person intends to disrupt another person lawfully
engaged in the process of hunting or catching wildlife.
(f) This section does not apply to a peace officer of this
state, a law enforcement officer of the United States, a member of
the armed forces of the United States or of this state, or employees
of the department or other state or federal agencies having
statutory responsibility to manage wildlife or land during the time
that the officer, member, or employee is in the actual discharge of
official duties.
(g) A person who violates this section commits an offense.
An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(h) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that the
defendant's conduct is protected by the right to freedom of speech
under the constitution of this state or the United States.

Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 731, � 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 700, � 1, eff. Sept. 11,
1993.

Game Warden numbers by County and Dallas Police number for Ray Hubbard,

Collin County,

ROSS, JOSHUA L 214-471-2846
THOMPSON JR, LEROY 214-733-1411

Dallas County,

BAZALDUA, SERGIO 972-754-2934
CARBONE, THOMAS J 972-754-2192
OVIEDO, MARTIN C 214-886-4074
SANCHEZ, JAMIE 214-901-8370
STEPHENS, MICHAEL 214-632-6107

Rockwall County,

BROWN, CLINT M 972-754-6504

For Ray Hubbard Dallas Police,

Out of city Emergency 214-744-4444

They suck. I won't tip...unless they run over me. I think its part of the game in lewisville.

The problem I have found is PB don't consider me a real fisherman or something. When I'm fishing a point they will come right up on me and fish it like I'm not there.