LFOD

JvB,

Don't stereotype bass fisherman, it makes you sound ignorant.

I bet you'd find a lot more alcohol in all other boat types on the lake than you'd find in bass boats. Tournaments strictly prohibit alcohol and drugs, and the tournament people that I know take ALL the rules very seriously.

But this statement you made is what bugged me the most:

"There is an ecosystem down there, and it shouldn't be tampered with for the sake of a few drunks and their "sport" of choice."

This clearly illustrates your ignorance on the subject. Bass fishermen are the ones that DON'T want to see other species introduced to the lake. We know what effects this can have on an ecosystem. Go pick up a bass fishing magazine some day. You'd be surprised to see how much of it is devoted to ecology, science, and current events regarding the environment and the politics of fisheries management.

Go talk to a bass fisherman, you might find that they're not as obnoxious as the 1 or 2 that you waited on when you were younger.