Thread: Who Owns It?

Originally Posted by Nightprowler64

In the June/July issue of Crappie World magazine, they talk about finding underwater cover and how to put in your own (which is illegal in my state). Some fella say's "I don't appreciate it when fisherman try to steal my spots". He calls it the "Code of Conduct". It kinda upset me... just because one guy drops cover on a lakes best structure does not make it his. With Side Imaging sonar units, everything can be found....eventually. just my 2¢

If, by what you see on your electronics, you can tell whether it's man-made or not, then you're better at it than I am. But nevertheless...you are totally right.

The "code of conduct" on a public lake is "50 yards."

aj

Originally Posted by Arkie John

The "code of conduct" on a public lake is "50 yards."
aj

I think it's more like 50 FEET :D .... but, some think that's too close, while others think that's too far. :p

Can't really say that I've ever had anyone barge in on a spot I was fishing. I have had them come & fish close by, and I've done the same, and no ill feelings were ever exhibited or verbalized. Maybe I just go when & where there's not alot of competition for space. Plus, I don't tie or anchor often, but usually am casting & moving ... so maybe my normal style, of constantly moving around & only spending a short while at one spot, is what has kept me from running into such situations.
I think, if I was to be confronted by someone claiming I was fishing in "their spot" ... I'd probably come down with a bad case of "hard of hearing" :p

Ya'll do know that there's a law against harrassment or obstruction of an angler/hunter, with the intent of keeping that person from lawful taking.
Here's a website with a partial list of states, their specific laws, and the possible punishment against the offender. hunter harassment laws
And while it's probably more for use against the "anti's" ... it could be righteously served against another sportsman. Some states list such action as a Class A or Class C misdemeanor ... but, some say you can recoup expenses for your whole trip if the person is found guilty of disturbing you, or the game you seek, with the intent of causing you to not be able to take that game, while you are lawfully engaged in that pursuit.
Something to think about, anyhoooo :p

... cp

You're welcome to fish over "mine" if you don't mind me fishing over "yours". I think some people can find "mine" easier than I can. Matter of fact there was a big yellow noodle marking one of "mine" the other day. If you do find them, good luck ,and I hope you catch a bunch of great biguns out of it:D

ps. Try to keep the gps coordinates a secret.