Quote Originally Posted by Quackrstackr View Post
The locals have places right near their homes where they can buy gas, bait and tackle for half of what the marinas charge. Most of the locals also spend a lot more time on the water than a few days to a week like a visitor would (hence more buying of items for the trips). I have no problem whatsoever supporting local businesses (and I do buy purchasing on my way to the water) but it doesn't really make sound financial sense to pay double at a place that may not even be a convenience and price mainly for that convenience and to take advantage of visitors.

There are many marinas up and down the lake that don't mind people cleaning fish at their dock or even launching a boat on their ramp. They know that honey attracts more flies than vinegar and those people are more apt to buy drinks, snacks, bait, whatever there if they are spending a bit of time on the premesis. Most people don't even have a problem paying for a yearly ramp pass to a private ramp just to avoid the traffic at the public ramps.

Just the point of view of a single local...
aren't these statements contradicting each other.
just sayin