RedactedNarrative: On June 10,2015 operator was operating a vessel in Eagle Creek on Ky. Lake in Henry County Tn. pulling a wake board skier. The Operator2 vessel was traveling west near Buchanan Resort when the skier was struck by a vessel also traveling west in Eagle Creek operated by Operator1.   Operator1 stated his vision was obstructed by 2 boat seats and numerous fishing rods that were stored in a vertical position on the bow of his vessel.  Operator1 also stated he was talking with a passenger, who was seated beside him at the time of the collision.