07-19-2005, 06:31 PM
A couple of additions, or building on other comments.
1. People that feel they have to yell "FISH ON" so the whole lake can hear when they get a bite.
2. People that don't understand wakes and the 150' rule. I fished for a couple of years in small aluminum boats. Coming in at full speed then slamming off the throttle right when you reach that 150' mark is not acceptable. That throws a bigger wake than if you had passed at full plane. Also, passing others just below the speed where you plane out throws a huge wake compared to full plane. Show some courtesy and just steer clear of those in smaller boats. If you happen to capsize one and you are within 150' you are personally responsible for any damage or loss according to the law.
I have a bigger boat now, so it isn't as big of a problem with me, but I try to be extremely cautious when around smaller boats.
3. Duck hunters on fishing lakes. Ok, I don't mind people duck hunting, it's not like it's going to affect the fishing. However, we were on Strawberry a couple of years ago and a guy had his kid duck hunting by Chicken Creek. The kid got caught up in the excitement and started firing directly toward us. You could see the shot hitting the water very close by. He got an earfull from us that I'm sure his dad didn't care for, but the parent needs to teach the kid better BEFORE heading out.
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1. People that feel they have to yell "FISH ON" so the whole lake can hear when they get a bite.
2. People that don't understand wakes and the 150' rule. I fished for a couple of years in small aluminum boats. Coming in at full speed then slamming off the throttle right when you reach that 150' mark is not acceptable. That throws a bigger wake than if you had passed at full plane. Also, passing others just below the speed where you plane out throws a huge wake compared to full plane. Show some courtesy and just steer clear of those in smaller boats. If you happen to capsize one and you are within 150' you are personally responsible for any damage or loss according to the law.
I have a bigger boat now, so it isn't as big of a problem with me, but I try to be extremely cautious when around smaller boats.
3. Duck hunters on fishing lakes. Ok, I don't mind people duck hunting, it's not like it's going to affect the fishing. However, we were on Strawberry a couple of years ago and a guy had his kid duck hunting by Chicken Creek. The kid got caught up in the excitement and started firing directly toward us. You could see the shot hitting the water very close by. He got an earfull from us that I'm sure his dad didn't care for, but the parent needs to teach the kid better BEFORE heading out.
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