Fishing Forum

Fishing etiquette includes not making noise to scare the fish, being far enough to not tangle lines, not leaving gear all over the place, stuff like that. But what about "invading" on a party?

I'm wondering if it would be rude to just show up at an outing that's been posted on the forum. I would assume since it's a public post, it's a "free for all"... on the other hand, some people do mention specific people they want to be there.

So if I were to see a post about somebody planning to go to a certain spot, and whether or not they specifically invite somebody else... would it be okay if I were to show up? I really would like to meet other BFTers, but I also don't want to impose either!


[unsure]I could just wait until the catfry, but...that seems such a long time away to meet anybody, when there's been several opportunities already - and more to come, probably
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[cool][#0000ff]When in doubt...ask. That's what our PMs are for. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As a general rule, if somebody posts that they are planning to be at a certain place at a certain time, you can usually ASSUME that they would not mind meeting others there too. But, not always.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If nothing else, by letting others know that you would like to be there too, you can clarify details and possibly get some advance suggestions on what to bring and what to expect...or even get a ride.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is an old saying "Faint heart never won fair maiden." I imagine we could expand that to include "Fish maiden need not be bashful."[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fear not. There is a lot of fishing to be done this year and I am sure you will have plenty of opportunities to "integrate".[/#0000ff]
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If you want to fish with some one or fish a body of water just ask most is more then willing if you help pay your half....[cool][:)]
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I keep forgetting about PM >_<

I've posted about joining on whatever thread, but never really get an answer, so that's why I was wondering.

BUT! Thanks for the reminder of PM. Now I can be unbashful the right way LOL
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Good post and good answer. I've been wondering the same thing. I've thought about "imposing" on a couple of parties who happened to be going to the same place as me just to meet people. But I figured it might be awkward, this whole meeting people on the internet thing can be downright creepy[].

Fishing can sometimes be boring by yourself especially when there's no fish to be found. That's when it's nice to have someone to shoot the breeze with. Heck I'd probably go fishing more if I knew more people to go with.

If your like me most of my friends are into other things. There's nothing more annoying than taking your friends fishing and a half hour in have them whining to go home. And this even when your bringing them in like crazy! Some people just don't understand.
That's OK though, they can stay home. More fish for me!
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Personally i have gone out with a few BFTrs fishing i have invited or been invited to go fishing with them. Now that my fishing bud has to work weekends it seems i am probably going to be going solo unless my son wants to join me. It does not hurt to ask what is the worst thing that could happen someone can say no. This year i will be inviting bftrs to go out in my boat .
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Well, anybody's always welcome to join me. The only problem, is I usually don't know where I'm going, until I go! Friday me and my sister are going...but we're still debating between Kaysville, Farmington and Bountiful ponds. I thought it would be fun to bring the 18 month old kid, which of course means we'll be chasing him around instead of fishing! LOL

Saturdays are kind of iffy for me, for a while. I have to take my foster cat to Layton Petco between 1-6 P.M. so the public can see her (even if she is on Petfinder.com too). I can just drop her off, and go do something for a few hours if I wanted to. Though she's rather shy and timid, and all the people noise and kids poking their fingers in her cage makes her cranky and hissy, so I like to stay with her.

I do have all day Fridays free... and I could go Sundays, even though I should be in church instead [angelic]
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Just post up an invite and the boat or car will fill up. It is fun to meet new people and you learn a lot of new techniques and places to fish. I imagine with the weather getting warmer and lakes starting to open up there will be more invites posted. Just remember to pay your share, with gas prices as much as they are ride sharing really makes sense.
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