“Burning of the Socks” at Lake Texoma bringing in more boaters and business – KTEN [Video]

LAKE TEXOMA (KTEN) – The warm weather and the buildup of visitors that comes with it are starting to award Lake Texoma.

To celebrate the arrival of boating season and springtime, “Burning of the Socks” is used as a metaphor to show getting rid of winter garments and replacing them with warmer clothes.

“Burning of the Socks goes back and forth, but for me, it’s the signal that winter is over and we are getting ready for spring.”

For Freedom Boat Club, the steady stream of fishers comes at a perfect time.

Owner Chris Wallace says that spring is much better for boating businesses compared to summer due to the high heat.

“Just bringing people out to do some outdoor activities can obviously be a little bit difficult with the Texas heat during the summer. So – we’re just really looking forward to bringing the community an activity they can …