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Crappie fishing 'etiquette'
Since most of us are landlocked for now, I'm curious to hear if anyone has any 'pet peeves' or crappie fishing experiences that others could (and should) learn from while on the water?
For instance, I'm amazed at how many times I've been minding my own business, fishing in solitude, only to be joined by multiple boats who end up fishing within 25 feet of me without a word spoken.
Sometimes these things are humorous to me. Sometimes not so much. I'm interested in hearing things that have happened to you and responses to them. The idea here, is to raise awareness of what is acceptable behavior on the water, so please share...all of us can probably learn some things
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2 words.... Boat Ramp
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Rude and crude people on the lake. Wakes, running to close to you and just plain nasty.
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All in all despite the bad incidences,people are generally pretty good I think. Of course it's the best when you fish the "off season" when only people who are more dedicated fishing enthusiast are fishing. During the prime fishing season you just have to expect more people on the water with less manners and common sense. In the summer all bets are off,people who are boating,wave runners etc. just figure if your out there you just have to deal with it. Many like to show off and run by you real close. I am pretty lucky now,I have lowered my expectations so I don't bother to even get mad,because I expect it. I don't claim water anymore,I just backoff and let em have it.Tranquility is the most important thing now. I do the same thing on the road and the ramp,no road rage here .I have learned success and happiness is more about calm and rational thinking than all the people with obsessive compulsive disorder and a poor upbringing.
Slabmaster II
I agree with doggone life is to short to get mad at rude or inconsiderate people. I think you create your own happiness and if someone wants to come in and fish by me I will welcome most people and try to get to know them. I have met a lot of nice people when they have done the same.
Crappie Wall Hanger
doggone & craig...I am nearly 100% in agreement with your assessments...well-stated. I'm trying to learn to be more tolerant but am an imperfect being. Letting go of the annoyances and enjoying the moment is the right way to be. As we know you really can't control what other people do, just what you do and how you respond. Perhaps that's what we as 'fishers of men' have to offer to those who have no clue? Thanks for sharing all.
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The only thing I really have to complan about is that most pleasure boaters in the summer time do not know what they are driving over let alone what they are pulling their kids over the top of, especially when they are in the coves. I'm surprised more people are not hurt out there.
Lets go soak a line. Pat
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If I can elaborate on barrelslimes comment: boat ramp.
The ramp is NOT the spot you pull up to, block and un strap your boat. Then back into the water. Especially when someone is sitting out of the way, preparing their boat/trailer to launch.
Or when you pull out of the water, stopping on the ramp while blocking it, and securing your boat on the trailer.
Regardless if anyone else is their or not.
Drinkin coffee, missin fish.
Trophy King
Yup to all - it doesn't take much courtesy to go a long ways... I always hate to jump ahead of someone in line, but it usually doesn't take me long so if I get ready, I'll always ask if they're gonna be awhile yet or if a person is by themselves - I'll offer to help. (I Know it takes me longer to ramp in solo). Everyone always appreciates the courtesy. And agree - if someone moves in on my fishing - I usually chat a little bit and move on.
Not worth creating problems....
Keeper
I feel there is a whole lot of people out on the water that don't know what boating etiquette means. They go out and buy a boat, get out on the road with it and hit the lake and it shows. Rude and crude people in my world are jerks and idiots. I hear a boat, sometimes see it running on plane in the fog, have a boat that cuts you off and think that guy is the same guy who damages your boat trailer back in the lot or maybe steal something from your truck. The last thing I want to do is bump boats and fish the same hole.( hey dude the lake is several thousand acres big) I'll say hi and howdy but I'm no chatty catty. I speak more back at the lot. I realize a person has to deal with the public more in the prime season but it's frustrating when you go to the lake to get away from these type of people on land only to find them at the ramp and on the lake. Oh well I'm done with my ranting.
