I have agree with you arriving early and then having the hoard descend on you. The last few yrs. I fished the Vedder system I didn't have any problems with close quarters. A ten ft. Lamiglass placed across the bridge of one's nose sure gets there attention. Now I fish a 13' rod . I would probably be arrested for intent to injure. When a guy posts looking for information on a certain piece of water just don't answer. Yes you are right I am one of those types that says go do your own research and your own leg work. Or pay Rodney.