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Boating Etiquette Question
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:13 pm
My buddy is a recent boat owner. We are both fairly new to fishing in the marsh and went out of Delacroix this morning. We had a guy wave at us when going by on plane in a canal probably 50 yards away from him while he was anchored. After that we started slowing down when passing other boats.
My question is what is an acceptable distance from somebody else fishing to not slow down? And any other tips would be appreciated.
My question is what is an acceptable distance from somebody else fishing to not slow down? And any other tips would be appreciated.
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Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:15 pm to MikeD
Slow down and make bigger waves
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:16 pm to MikeD
You did it right
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:16 pm to MikeD
I'll slow down whenever IF the water isn't really low. Some people are going to wave no matter what though.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:19 pm to MikeD
If I'm going by someone in a canal or other smaller waterway I'll come off of a plane well before where they are fishing.. But if it's in open water then I'll keep rolling by.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:37 pm to MikeD
While it might piss people off, staying on plane is perfectly fine in some situations. I only slow down if I'm going close to someone
Posted on 2/8/15 at 2:39 pm to MikeD
Alot of times, especially in the marsh, its a tough call and your call can be second-guessed.
Sometimes, due to depth, you cant get back up if you slow down, and sometimes you can disturb them less by staying on plane.
You will learn and develop your habits, and will learn tht you will piss some people off, no matter your decision.
We try to wave people by when they come by us. Then again, how can you tell if they're catching if you fly by...
Sometimes, due to depth, you cant get back up if you slow down, and sometimes you can disturb them less by staying on plane.
You will learn and develop your habits, and will learn tht you will piss some people off, no matter your decision.
We try to wave people by when they come by us. Then again, how can you tell if they're catching if you fly by...
Posted on 2/8/15 at 3:11 pm to MikeD
Just do what you would want someone else to do in that situation. And if you're not sure, idle by. Stop before you get to them and start up after you've passed.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 5:24 pm to MikeD
If you pass by me, hammer it. Half throttle = more boat in water which = bigger wake.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 7:07 pm to MikeD
If the canal is 50 yds wide or less slow down to no wake.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 7:57 pm to MikeD
It depends on how close you have to pass. If you have to pass close lay it down. It's a safety issue and not a wake issue.
If you can pass "far enough," stay on it. It's a simple thing that some people can't figure out.
If you can pass "far enough," stay on it. It's a simple thing that some people can't figure out.
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