Pics of Lake Marion

[Duckman#1]

And who needs fish structure either.

[MDman]

Selfishly, it would be nice to have the dead timber on that part of the lake removed. It would be nice to cross the lake at any given spot and angle without having to worry about stumps or wind directions. It also would be nice to have more available boating areas and be able to fish that area more efficiently. I do think it would lessen boating traffic in those currently congested areas, while also not turning it into another “Murray”. A max influx of people aren’t going to come to Santee just because there is more room to run around. That’s what the lower lake is for.

Also selfishly, it would be nice to have some of that lumber from the harvested dead timber. It would be nice to have a part of history of a place I have so many memories from.

BUT, if it costs 1 penny of taxpayer dollars, or contributes to 1 more yankee moving down here - it should not happen. I don’t see any scenario where the above wouldn’t happen if the project goes through.

Just because it would be nice to have, doesn’t mean it needs to happen.

[Duck Tape]

Why don't we cut these and haul them to Murray so we can curb growth.

[Timberman22]

Raise power rates to fund it and clear out all islands to increase surface water to handle more boats and jet skis. The people deserve it right ?

Exactly.....follow in SCE&G's footsteps. Go ahead and raise utility rates of their customers by 20% so pay for these "timbermen" to come clear 37K acres of dead timber.

Shouldn't be any push back.....Tape already knows what is best for everyone.

[Duck Tape]

And who needs fish structure either.

When is the last time you fished the vertical dead timber that stand in 25 ft depth? How did you locate said stumps. How did you stump jump for crappie if they are actually under water? Did you catfish? Run Stripers?

[uga_dawg]

Was Duck tape posting to Scducks during church?

Must have been one of those services where you feel like the preacher is talking right to you.

[jevans]

BUT, if it costs 1 penny of taxpayer dollars, or contributes to 1 more yankee moving down here - it should not happen. I don’t see any scenario where the above wouldn’t happen if the project goes through.

Just because it would be nice to have, doesn’t mean it needs to happen.

Other than the fact that it will cost taxpayers money, it will invite a yankee or 2, it’s just a silly idea. Almost as silly as wanting to ban pontoon boats.

[River Rat]

Growth is ideal for polls and stats when re-election time comes around. What’s the old adage, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”? I guess leaving well enough alone is a thing of the past, but i think that’s what makes Marion great. Signed “Overly Sentimental” who believes some types of growth are not worth the whoring out of a resource.

[JABIII]

Exactly.....follow in SCE&G's footsteps. Go ahead and raise utility rates of their customers by 20% so pay for these "timbermen" to come clear 37K acres of dead timber.

Shouldn't be any push back.....Tape already knows what is best for everyone.

Boom. That is quite an insinuation from Milliken Forestry, one of our state's leading experts ...

[Catdaddy]

Almost as silly as wanting to ban pontoon boats.

Even though I hate pontoon boats, you do realize I was kidding about banning them?

Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

[Timberman22]

Boom. That is quite an insinuation from Milliken Forestry, one of our state's leading experts ...

Where is the sarcasm font? Why does everyone have to take everything so seriously.

[DRDUCK]

Why don't we cut these and haul them to Murray so we can curb growth.

Suits me. Murray is just really messed up with overgrowth the last 10/years

[Timberman22]

However I could see a TV spun off of this idea. A few years back on the Logger show they had a couple scuba loggers reclaiming cypress on the rivers. They harvested 1 log per episode....I wonder how long it would take them to complete 37K acres.

[jevans]

Even though I hate pontoon boats, you do realize I was kidding about banning them?

Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

I knew you were, I was messing with you. Haha

[Bigtimber2]

Seems like after the nuclear debacle the last thing the legislatures would want to “fix” is Santee.

[trkykilr]

Why don't we cut these and haul them to Murray so we can curb growth.

Another example of hyperbole. There are enough people in this thread that see through this.

[Duckman#1]

Selfishly, it would be nice to have the dead timber on that part of the lake removed. It would be nice to cross the lake at any given spot and angle without having to worry about stumps or wind directions. It also would be nice to have more available boating areas and be able to fish that area more efficiently. I do think it would lessen boating traffic in those currently congested areas, while also not turning it into another “Murray”. A max influx of people aren’t going to come to Santee just because there is more room to run around. That’s what the lower lake is for.

Also selfishly, it would be nice to have some of that lumber from the harvested dead timber. It would be nice to have a part of history of a place I have so many memories from.

BUT, if it costs 1 penny of taxpayer dollars, or contributes to 1 more yankee moving down here - it should not happen. I don’t see any scenario where the above wouldn’t happen if the project goes through.

Just because it would be nice to have, doesn’t mean it needs to happen.

Be nice to have our roads fixed too like they said they would. Where’s that money going ?

[Duckman#1]

Seems like after the nuclear debacle the last thing the legislatures would want to “fix” is Santee.

Looking for other ways to push money around between them. 3 things you never trust, a fart, a rubber and a politician

[jevans]

Is it possible to remove the shoals on Lake Murray? I’m sure there is a sand and gravel company that would fall all over themselves for a chance to harvest the shoals

[fuzzy]

No sir, you called me ridiculous, a dick job, and accused me of felonious behavior. I did not mention the phrase dirt necks. I asked for a pic. Y'all asked what for? There were at least 50 more derogatory post in this thread alone.

Show me where I offended anyone.

Personally, I do not get offended. My belief is that being offended is the biggest cop-out because of one's ignorance and the unwillingness to listen to someone with a different opinion. The first derogatory comment that I have ever made towards you, was in response to your own attempt to belittle me, because you felt that you were more knowledgeable about something than I. But your own ignorance and lack of knowledge about the topic is proof that you believe yourself to be above "us dirt necks." It was a crude attempt on your part, and is completely inaccurate.

I'm sure you do not need a tutorial to prove the channel does not go the length of the 20 mile lake.

I'll not sift through all the other post to find the one where you referenced about others attacking you first, but this was your attempt to appear more knowledgeable about the topic.

You see, there is a clearly marked channel that does run the ENTIRE length of the lake. It may not be a straight shot, as some would prefer, but it does exist.

I am not opposed to a few additional cross channels being cleared, but I adamantly oppose the complete clearing.