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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 2:58 pm to Grassy1
The worst are people that come off of plane right before they get to you like they are doing you a favor 
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 3:22 pm to DownSouthDave
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DownSouthDave
Pretty much sums it up right there. Except for catch back of course.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 4:10 pm to QuietTiger
Live by the rule you are responsible for your wake. Also slow down as often as possible when people are fishing always best to try and not piss people off. Sometimes there are people who stay pissed however.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 5:05 pm to Da Hammer
All good advice except when in a main channel. If you fish in a main channel/river/bayou you should not expect people to come off plane. I had someone flip me off today while headed back to the landing down the main channel in Pigeon, that guy can kiss my arse. No way I would expect anyone to slow down for me in that situation.
Side note: never cut in front of the line of trucks waiting for the ramp. African American fella tried that this morning and it didn't work out well for him. He just about got the beat down from the coonass a couple trucks in front of me.
Side note: never cut in front of the line of trucks waiting for the ramp. African American fella tried that this morning and it didn't work out well for him. He just about got the beat down from the coonass a couple trucks in front of me.
This post was edited on 2/8/15 at 5:08 pm
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 5:30 pm to shawnlsu
Basin do you any good today?
Posted on 2/8/15 at 5:57 pm to shawnlsu
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All good advice except when in a main channel. If you fish in a main channel/river/bayou you should not expect people to come off plane. I had someone flip me off today while headed back to the landing down the main channel in Pigeon, that guy can kiss my arse. No way I would expect anyone to slow down for me in that situation. Side note: never cut in front of the line of trucks waiting for the ramp.
^^ Wisdom ^^
Posted on 2/8/15 at 7:02 pm to ToulatownTiger
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Basin do you any good today?
Limit of bass and a few huge sacalait. I'm a happy man after striking out yesterday.
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 7:31 pm to Geauxtiga
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If you pass by me, hammer it.
Posted on 2/8/15 at 7:52 pm to shawnlsu
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All good advice except when in a main channel. If you fish in a main channel/river/bayou you should not expect people to come off plane. I had someone flip me off today while headed back to the landing down the main channel in Pigeon, that guy can kiss my arse. No way I would expect anyone to slow down for me in that situation.
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I give as wide of a berth as possible to anyone on the water. However if you choose to fish in the main channel or only channel available expect to get rocked just as I would if I chose to fish there.
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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