There is quite a lot of boat traffic in and out of the cove i've been fishing. When I was out there last thursday, a bass tournament launched out of one of the landings there and about 15 - 18 boats came screaming full speed out of the cove past me toward the main river. I kinda thought I was a goner out there in my kayak. But they saw me and scooted around me at the next to last moment. Thanks for all of your advice. Good luck, let us know how you do. I have not been up to Neely H this year.