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    Not judging just asking, but why drive all the way to bama to fill your freezers? We have a pile of northerns on the Wedowee every year. They’ll fill freezers full in the back of there trucks and run them off generators. Wouldn’t Mississippi, Tennessee or Kentucky be maybe closer to drive? Or is the fishing just that good here? There one guy from Ohio that stands out on Wedowee every year, he has like a 20’ express with a 200ish Vmax on it, shoots docks a lot, has red rods sticking up in his boats, he’s came behind me a lot over the years and I’ve also came behind him. Wedowee isn’t the easiest lake IMO to shoot on and be successful, so he must know what he’s doing. A lot of deep V boats show up as well. Just wondering is all

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    Same reason people drive north to deer hunt it's better and it gets warm earlier. Can't blame them, plus no telling how much $$ they bring to the state. I welcome them myself. I only see them in the spring so they don't bother me. I've never seen the deep freezers but I have heard about it. I've help many of our CDC out of state guys and made good friends with some. Without a doubt there's some bad apples in every group but most are good people on vacation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danielwhite View Post
    Not judging just asking, but why drive all the way to bama to fill your freezers? We have a pile of northerns on the Wedowee every year. They’ll fill freezers full in the back of there trucks and run them off generators. Wouldn’t Mississippi, Tennessee or Kentucky be maybe closer to drive? Or is the fishing just that good here? There one guy from Ohio that stands out on Wedowee every year, he has like a 20’ express with a 200ish Vmax on it, shoots docks a lot, has red rods sticking up in his boats, he’s came behind me a lot over the years and I’ve also came behind him. Wedowee isn’t the easiest lake IMO to shoot on and be successful, so he must know what he’s doing. A lot of deep V boats show up as well. Just wondering is all
    Same reason I drive to Louisiana five or six times a year, they like to come down here and fish. Like Glenn said it is warmer down here this time of year. Most are decent guys who just like to fish and go different places. I don't like the fact that some think they have to fill their freezers and are greedy. It is not their fault that our limits are maybe too liberal both in size and number. Most businesses around the lakes love these people because they bring in dollars. With the TRUMP economy doing well, people have more money to travel and are going to enjoy their off time. We are just going to have to deal with that. I'm sure you would enjoy a trip to Mississippi or even up north to do some walleye fishing and you would want to feel welcome there.
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    I felt like folks go up North hunting for the size of deer. Big Body and Antlers, that’s why I asked about the other states. Miss, and tenn has big fish compared to us. We have a lot of fish, and big numbers, that’s why I assumed they came here.

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    The laws are clear on what and how many fish can transported across state lines. If the "freezer" scenario is happening then presure needs to be put on authorities to stop it.

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    I also know plenty of people that live in Alabama that fill there freezer only to throw it out and start over every year.

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    I like to see and fish new places. It's refreshing and relaxing. I see different wildlife, birds, different conditions beautiful lake homes and get to eat out at new restaurants. Adventure probably say's it best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danielwhite View Post
    I felt like folks go up North hunting for the size of deer. Big Body and Antlers, that’s why I asked about the other states. Miss, and tenn has big fish compared to us. We have a lot of fish, and big numbers, that’s why I assumed they came here.
    Undoubtedly you haven’t seen the hundreds of posts that used to be on the Ms page about Yankees coming down here and taking over our lakes. When water is right on big 4 you can’t get to a boat ramp for them. We used to have a real problem years ago with folks and freezers. Dropping limits and increasing min size kinda stopped a lot of that. I to have made a bunch of friends from up north through CDC and I have never really let it bother me much. Only issue I have is the very few who are so rude at boat ramps and want to fish right on top of you. I just let em fish and help if I can. If it wasn’t for out of towners in spring time a lot of the local businesses wouldn’t be there for us either. If you do feel that you se someone who is really taking more than they should, pick up phone and call game and fish. We still at times have those same rumors floating around and I have found that’s what they are is rumors. We have far more trouble with locals pouching. Getting a limit going home drop them off and coming back for more. And I agree they come because of normally better weather and fish biting and I can’t say that I blame them at all.
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    I've been coming to Weiss from Kentucky every March for the past 14 years. Like others have mentioned, it gets warmer in Alabama sooner, the overall quality and numbers of fish, seem to be better in my opinion. Not to mention in March I've got a bad case of cabin fever, January and February winter months in Kentucky seem like 6 months to me. Not to mention, I can never seem to get away from work or family obligations at home to make time for fishing. By planning a solid week out of state trip, I have nothing else to do but fish when I get their, lol. It also allows me to spend quality time EVERY year with some of my best friends for a solid week. We're able to just relax and catch up with one another. The lakes in Kentucky can fluctuate 20-30 ft in depth this time of year because of the spring rains, most of the lakes are usually very high this time of year. The lakes in Alabama rise as well but not as drastic as Kentucky Lakes. My favorite type of fishing is longlining and Alabama lakes are set up and much easier to use this technique than most Kentucky Lakes in March. With that being said I've contributed thousands of dollars to the local Alabama economies over the years. Between Hotels, rentals, fuel, food, bait, guides, equipment, and licenses, Alabama sure gets a fair share from me. I follow all the laws and never keep more than what's allowed. 90% of the locals I speak with and run across are some of the nicest people I've ever met, they're always willing to help and show true southern hospitality and for that I'm grateful. Occasionally I run across a few who let it be known they don't appreciate me coming down and crowding their lakes, but that's few and far between. With the good Lord willing, I hope I'm able to continue our annual tradition for many years. Looking forward to meeting and chatting with the Alabama folks in the future. ROLL TIDE, unless its basketball season! GO CATS lol
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    The people that fill freezers are not sportsman they are profiteers. They should be stopped.

    Anyone from from a different state that are sportsman are welcome to fish Wheeler/Wilson area by my acord. I will do my best to put you on fish.

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