02-24-2014, 01:55 PM
For the record it looked to be a cutthroat, not a laker, in the trophy class range that received the worst fish handling of the day, and then released to die. Just plain SAD.
I didn't want to bring up the encroachment issue, but since it was discussed I will.
I would say easily in the range if 15-20 times we had boats so close I could have hit them with an orange, and I can't throw well with a torn shoulder. A few times I literally could have spit on them.
There seems to be a loss of ethics and character. When it gets to the point that it looks like bumper cars, move out! Especially if someone is anchored, give plenty of space. I believe the only reason there wasn't anchor ropes weren't caught was because of all the I-pilot bow motors. The trollers were that close to anyone that was jigging. I can guarantee that if I were to troll within fifty feet of another troller, there would be words and maybe fists flying. Give everyone adequate space.
I hope those trolling close are reading this, and you know who you are.
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I didn't want to bring up the encroachment issue, but since it was discussed I will.
I would say easily in the range if 15-20 times we had boats so close I could have hit them with an orange, and I can't throw well with a torn shoulder. A few times I literally could have spit on them.
There seems to be a loss of ethics and character. When it gets to the point that it looks like bumper cars, move out! Especially if someone is anchored, give plenty of space. I believe the only reason there wasn't anchor ropes weren't caught was because of all the I-pilot bow motors. The trollers were that close to anyone that was jigging. I can guarantee that if I were to troll within fifty feet of another troller, there would be words and maybe fists flying. Give everyone adequate space.
I hope those trolling close are reading this, and you know who you are.
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