My uncle did this with an old matress when we were kids on the big rideau! worked like a charm! lol
I agree with this all together, when i was a kid swimming at the cottage, during the old OV pro bass days. I had a fisherman cast and hook the back of my leg while i was out in front of my dock snorkeling, thanks to him i ended up with a few stitches and a tetanus shot. And yes he must have know i was there there were around 8 other kids in the water near me.
If you are respectful of the cottagers then i'm sure there would be no problem.
As for BITE ME, your calling this guy a pot stirrer with a name like that?