[Heiny57]

Originally Posted by tennarl

I've never put in at Mona. Been fishing Priest at multiple locales for going on five years and have never seen or had a problem. I admit, every time I pull up to a ramp, you get a somewhat helpless feeling meaning if someone really wants to do something bad, they pretty much will be able to pull it off. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the ramps with more people, cars, etc. Seems like the ones that are isolated are more attractive to those looking to cause harm.

1. Fate Sanders Rec - Lots of people partying, fishing from shore, rarely more than 4 or 5 fishing boats.

2. Stewart Creek - I quit using it, always a line to get in and out of water.

3. Jefferson - Used it a couple times, spacious, wide open.

4. Poole Knob - Probably the one I use the most and unfortunately, the one that seems the most likely for crime given its layout and out-of-the-way location.

5. Smith Springs - Lots of people, rec area close by -- probably a bad thing.

I've never used Lamar -- too far out of the way for someone coming from the west. Smith is the closest mileage-wise from Franklin though I only use it in fall when the smallmouth get shallow.

Hamilton creek is fastest from Franklin, and there are usually some fisherman there.