Newport Access Denied

[Duke41]

Don't buy the pollution excuse. A grew up in Newport and I can tell you this no one wants a fisherman in their yard. I doubt it would matter if all spots were kept clean. Having people tramp across your yard at all hours is less then thrilling for the home owner. Plus the wear and tear is tough on the property and costs to repair. The only way this works if a few guys have the owners permission to fish a spot. Then everyone keeps a secret. I use to live near a great spot. From May-November at times you could hear doors slamming, people talking and laughing, occasional flashlights across the lawn and in windows in the middle the night of course. When the average rich guy who live on the water sees a surfcaster scrambling across the rocks with his bucket and other crap. The home owner is not wondering did he meet that chap at the yacht club dinner. He is hoping the guy does not A. %$%$%$%$ on his landscaping, B. Piss all over his car, C. Break into the shed and steal tools, break into the garage. D. Look into the windows with his binoculars and watch his wife change.

All this has really happened to friends of mine. I would not put the blame wholly on the Asians or other minorities, I would blame people in general, the landowner, the surfcaster and especially human nature. Do what I did get a boat, then the rich can kiss you ass.