I wouldn't do it but......

Last week I was fishing at Burnt Cane. It had been raining, so there were only three boats in the lake---a lake that is 9 miles long. At the time, I was fishing against the bank at the base of a large tree that had fallen into the lake. (which is where the fish were) Along comes another boat and these guys tie up in the very tree I was fishing in--they were at the opposite end of the tree. I mentioned that they must have caught fish there before, and they said it was the only place in the lake they knew of where they could catch fish (except that day I guess---they didn't catch any). I'm a very cordial guy, and I'm not going to get ugly with somebody out on the lake, but that kind of thing bothers me. I passed it off and went on down the bank and caught a few more. I'm so glad that we live in a free country where we're able to do just about anything in reason that we want to, but I just don't like to fish that way, and I don't like for somebody else to do that sort of thing to me. What about everyone else? Does that bother you? Or am I being too selfish? I know there's a chance that the "somebody" was someone on here, but I'll take my chances. A little courtesy and respect goes a long way on the water! Give me a little time, and I'll be somewhere else and you can have your honeyhole!

Happend to me on Conway about a month ago. I just left them with it.

Might not be the right thing to do but when it happens I run my trolling motor right thru their "hot spot". Happened last year @ lakeview. Guys pulled in right in front of me (10 feet) and started fishing the same log! They had to lift up their corks to keep them from getting tangled up in my trolling motor (you should have seen the mud I sitrred up). I started fishing again 10 ft in from of them w/o ever saying a word. They got the hint and left.

I agree 100% with you. I believe in giving every body their opportunity to catch fish. No fish is so important that we lose site of our respect for others. I believe there is a responsibility that comes with fishing that requires fisherman to have an honor code. I can't understand the type of people that take fish off of someone elses jug line. Also, I can't stand those that leave there jug lines for months without removing them. Remember the golden rule "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

I should clarify what I meant by "I believe in giving every body their opportunity to catch fish". What I meant was that if I see someone in the spot I wanted to go, I let them have it. I will find another spot.

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Originally Posted by Originalcuz

I should clarify what I meant by "I believe in giving every body their opportunity to catch fish". What I meant was that if I see someone in the spot I wanted to go, I let them have it. I will find another spot.

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I agree, I let them have it. I'll be back later and try it then.

i guess we all experience that sort of thing at some point in time. Happened to me at lakeview last year too. I caught 4 or 5 out of one top and two guys fishing about 50 yards from me saw what was happening and moved over were i was and run into the top i was fishing. I just gave them a dirty look and moved on

i would never pull in that close. 50 yards away maybe...but some people have no shame or brains out there.

Very bad fishing manners. Nothing wrong with fishing a spot AFTER someone has left. Was taught not to crowd someone while fishing. Still believe this is best policy.

I must admit, it would bother me pretty badly if they just pulled up and tied up without saying a word. H O W E V E R.... if they eased up beside me and asked if I minded, I would let them tie up to my boat if they would like.

Had it happen to on harris brake serveral times, The first time I just let it go and move on to another hole, The second time we gotta talk so I can find out if there just stupid or disrespectful of others.

I agree. Do unto others like you want them to do to you!

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Originally Posted by bobberwatcher

I must admit, it would bother me pretty badly if they just pulled up and tied up without saying a word. H O W E V E R.... if they eased up beside me and asked if I minded, I would let them tie up to my boat if they would like.

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I noticed when I moved to Oklahoma that it's a WHOLE different world then what I am used to. Another thing is this...those people fishing the banks are normally there b/c they don't have a boat or they prefer bank fishing. It's not real fair to run a boat up on their 'bank spots' when you can access the whole body of water by boat....Not sure about the rest of you but I know it's happened to me several times and I just always move on without saying much unless it's provoked by careless or downright disrespectful gestures!

MM

Just to clarify----I was in a boat also.

that song some beach somewhere just about sums it up, some people were just not raised right!!!

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I noticed when I moved to Oklahoma that it's a WHOLE different world then what I am used to. Another thing is this...those people fishing the banks are normally there b/c they don't have a boat or they prefer bank fishing. It's not real fair to run a boat up on their 'bank spots' when you can access the whole body of water by boat....Not sure about the rest of you but I know it's happened to me several times and I just always move on without saying much unless it's provoked by careless or downright disrespectful gestures!

MM

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Back in my younger days, I would fish off the bank at the dam below Penndleton. Would get up there before daylight. Would be myself and a few others at this time of day. Everyone respected each others "space". Around 7:30, people would start pouring in and next thing you know, things would get pretty crowded. No problem with this. It is public fishing area. However, when it got elbow to elbow, with people casting across your line on purpose, it was time to leave. It seems that the people that arrived early like myself would leave at the same time. I had one experience where an individual walked up behind me and started casting over my shoulder. I do not care where or how you were raised, this is extremely bad manners.

Pole they would not have liked it had the situation been reversed so they are individuals who do not practice the golden rule which applies to fishing as well as everything else in life. Glad you caught some fish, by the way where is Burnt Cabin

Dat's Burnt CANE---east Arkansas!

Forget the looks, I start my 40 up pull forward with a good surge and then repeat the
process. Most of the time these people will approach you being kind of chatty, I just
play the game. I pull the trolling motor up and play the rookie routine. Fish have slowed
up here time to move on. Rocking the boat in the process, dropping a paddle on the
bottom of the boat. If their is any fish there I attempt either to spook them off or blow
them out of the bush with the prop wash!

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I must admit, it would bother me pretty badly if they just pulled up and tied up without saying a word. H O W E V E R.... if they eased up beside me and asked if I minded, I would let them tie up to my boat if they would like.

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Exactly, manners go a long way in my book!

I keep a .22 in the boat for that sort of thing. a few holes in the bottom of a jon boat will ruin there day. Just kidding, but no I dont like it I have a few buddies we all fish together about every weekend. and its not uncommon for us to pull up on each other and share a hole. I would never do it to someone I dont know.

I promise you the guys that pulled up on the top you were fishing are not on this site. They never have been and never will. That is what is sad in this world today, no respect or common sense. My favorite saying is, "COMMON SENSE IS NOT THAT COMMON". You know the good guys when you are motoring accross the lake, when you get close enough you both turn at the same time and a simple wave of the hand says it all!

if i do it- its because i have a slight disorder sometimes called headams rectamas.

next time carry yoyo's with you and put them out when people crowd you out..works everytime,they'll leave

Hey Rusty. Do you know of any lakes that are not screwed or going to be screwed up by Saturday around there? The Delta is calling my name again.:)

This is the perfect situation to catch a gar of a lifetime, once you land him, casually flip him in the boat with the newcomers then ease away from the hoopin, hollerin, and high pitched squeals. :eek::eek:

Allen, you are such a nice guy. I think I would do the same thing. I spent most of my life arguing one thing or another, now I am retired and too old to argue or get too upset about anything. Nothing is as important as a friend, and who knows that guy in the other boat may just need a new friend, and it could be you. I have met some interesting folks fishing and have some good friends who horned in on my fly fishing spot. It didn't matter to me, I can catch trout in a puddle, but I am still learing this crappie/walleye thing. Tight lines.
Dave