Melrose
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Just curious to gather other Wordlings' thoughts on fishing etiquette. What is the proper approach when someone else is fishing a boil and you want to join them?
I think its optimal that everyone can get in on the act and catch fish without stepping on anybody else's toes. It's hard when adrenaline is pumping and boils may spook easily and be small and short lived.
I think maybe something like:
I couldn't find a post on this, so I apologize if this has already been discussed.
I think its optimal that everyone can get in on the act and catch fish without stepping on anybody else's toes. It's hard when adrenaline is pumping and boils may spook easily and be small and short lived.
I think maybe something like:
- Approach Slowly - Maybe a specific distance away to cut to idle power? Maybe 50 yards+ from the edge? (The law concerning approaching other boats)
- Keep a minimum of long casting distance between yourself and other boats.
- Direction of approach - wrong to park yourself in the middle of where stripers are moving? Trying not to wake the school?
I couldn't find a post on this, so I apologize if this has already been discussed.