Passing question

I was reading D10s thread about moving brush piles and one reply made me think about something. Doesn't a boat make less wake running wide open than slowing down when passing someone? Now I'm not saying pass really close to someone at full speed but i ve had guys trying to be nice in my opinion and slow down to about half speed while passing me and send bigger waves towards me. running a 15' Jon boat I feel like I make less wake running wide open than any other speed but idle. Thoughts on the proper manners? Yes I said manners, I believe they still exist.

I'd much rather they run right on by on plane than slow down and push more water causing a bigger wake.

There are 2 speeds to pass by someone, wide open or dead idle, period. Had to call a guy a jackass earlier today. I idled more than a mile today at one point because of all the boats in there, when I got the chance I planed off and ran but most of the time I was at IDLE, not 1000rpms, IDLE!!! Some folks just dont get it. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!!!!

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

I'd much rather they run right on by on plane than slow down and push more water causing a bigger wake.

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X2.

On plane, but not too close, or idle.

No doubt I like it better when they are on plane. If they slow down out of respect, but does cause bigger wakes it doesnt bother me because the intentions are good. But its definitely worse. Im more worried about the space they give me while passing. I fished Washington last monday and you wouldnt believe the people that would drive right in front of my spider poles!!! They first couple times it made me mad but then i started catching a fish everytime a boat wud drive right in front of me. I was fishing out in front of a boat ramp, so boat taffic was expected, but they would NOT drive behind my boat. It didnt matter which direction I was trolling, they wud drive RIGHT in front of me!

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

There are 2 speeds to pass by someone, wide open or dead idle, period. Had to call a guy a jackass earlier today. I idled more than a mile today at one point because of all the boats in there, when I got the chance I planed off and ran but most of the time I was at IDLE, not 1000rpms, IDLE!!! Some folks just dont get it. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED!!!!

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Perfectly said!

like to see them stay on plane or down to a idle but at a distance and not wait till they get right on top of you to slow down.

Good post and good point. I, honestly had never thought about it, but you guys are 100% correct. I guess a boat does create more wake when slowing down. I have been guilty of that before..........slowing down, but not dead idle slowing down when passing another fisherman. I will definitely think about this next time. Thanks Jbrewer for starting this thread. You are never too old to learn (realize) new things. GTT

On plane or idle only

You bet GTT. I started it here for the reason of watching people on different lakes do strange things and thought about it last night reading that other post. Thanks for the input and I agree with 2 speeds thanks for the discussion.

Stay on plane and as far away as you are able. If in a narrow channel, or boat lane, go on idle. Best to not fish those areas when lakes are crowded or you are going to be bounced around.

Rees nailed this one to the Tee!!! Most people slow down thinking they are being nice, and in reality, they are trying to be considerate. Most of them like GTT never really thought about it until now tho.

Good Thread.

I can not find my Arkansas Boating book, SO I better get a new one.
My Missouri Book states it is illegal to:

Operate a motorboat or PWC at speeds greater then "idle speed" or "slow, no wake speed" within 100 feet of
1. a dock or pier
2. an occupied, anchored vessel
3. a buoyed restricted area.

I thought Arkansas had the same 100 feet rule.
The catch would be what is anchored, since the I-pilot, I have not used an anchor in a long time

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Originally Posted by WE16

I can not find my Arkansas Boating book, SO I better get a new one.
My Missouri Book states it is illegal to:

Operate a motorboat or PWC at speeds greater then "idle speed" or "slow, no wake speed" within 100 feet of
1. a dock or pier
2. an occupied, anchored vessel
3. a buoyed restricted area.

I thought Arkansas had the same 100 feet rule.
The catch would be what is anchored, since the I-pilot, I have not used an anchor in a long time

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Don't need any regulations book. Common courtesy is enough. Read Rees Guides post above. Nuff Said!!! [emoji4]

I had rather any boat to plane by me, especially in a narrow area like Connaly. When they slow down the bow up in the air makes much larger waves and they keep and they keep bouncing off the bank.

I hate the boats that slow down with bow in the air thinking they are being curtious! I have hollared and pointed till some stopped and said '' well I slowed down ? '' They looked dumbfounded when they saw the 4' swells behind them. :mad: Most folks need to look and see what wakes leave least wake for passing folks and give room when passing. Nothing worse than an idiot passing by less than 50' on an open lake over a mile wide!:mad: I have actually had folks pass me so many times in one day washing me around that I made it a point to remember them later on the water when passing them .:biggrin Thing to remember many folks cuss the big boats on plane passing but some of the small over loaded , under powered , and stick steer boats produce bigger waves.:twocents

This is an actual conversation...

Ski boat captain pulls up and says "we ain't been on this lake before, is there any place on it that doesn't have any stumps.
Me "Not many, but right here where I'm at is stump free"
Ski boat captain " OK thanks"

Then proceeds to test his ski boat that had set up all winter long, in a circle, around me, wide open, then down to idle, then back wide open for 15 minutes bobbing me around like a tooth pick in a toilet until I packed up and left. It it ever happens again, I will send the boat testers right up through the stump fields.

Heck one dumb hick passed me for the countless time washing me around and I started out helping out when he stopped to ask questions . But the next time I did not try to stop him when I knew he would catch a stump. Next boat over I hollared ''watch this as I pointed at him ''. Well water was less than 3' and full of stumps. We could not believe how far the got before it happened . BAM BAM :Rofl:Rofl:Rofl

It really surprises me how many people get to operate a boat, don't know why it does though?? I started with my grandpa very young on Sardis with one of those overloaded little boats he wasn't afraid to let me know wrong from right. Needless to say spent a lot of time idling in and out of Thompson creek, John Kyle park and others. Wish others were as fortunate to be given those lessons! Kinda hard to forget. Sometimes I feel like he s sitting up front shaking his head still....

Idle........if not, then plane. Of course.

I shoot holes in the boats of those that get too close with big wakes. They usually sink within sight of me, so that makes it a bit more pleasurable for me. Heck, some of 'em can even swim! :biggrin

As some of you know I fish in a yellow kayak. People will be driving by on plane and notice your in a kayak and slam on the brakes and kick up a huge wake. Then they get even with you and kick it wide open. It never ceases to amaze me.