jerks bank fishing

[rasbo]

I will probley catch some flac here.I was fishing for kings one day and hooked one,I was using a noodle rod and having a blast fighting him,the fish went down stream I went with him.Everyone except one guy backed off and let me pass,as I was going down I said fish on coming down several times this guy says you should be using heavier rods Im not moving.he was using a G loomis,I advised him I will break his rod in not very nice terms.he did back off and I landed a 26 lb on 6lb test what a kick..I like to watch others catch fish as well as me,anyone coming down I backoff and enjoy.In fact if there a kid around I will hand him the rod,love the look in thier eyes.Owell have at me

[oneezreiter]

I think you are right.  I grew up with a rod in my hand and was always taught that you move and enjoy the show.  If someone is so selfish that they can't enjoy everyones good luck/time they should go to the store and buy there fish.

[dontgetcrabs]

Good for you!

[jackelope]

there's one in every crowd. i try to yield a little when in my boat, but bank fishermen should pay you respect if you're on the bank too and move out of your way.

[agchawk]

I fish from both the bank and a boat depending on the day, what I am fishing for, etc and practice common fishing courtesy no matter what I am standing on.

Whether or not the individual is a bank fisherman or in a boat, what he did was pretty punk in my opinion. Getting out of someone's way when they have a fish on is the proper thing to do.

[backyard bucks]

how about the *censored*es that like to throw lures at your boat when your going by..
seems to me there is always some in a crowd but holy crap why don't they just jump in and end their F##KING life if they are that unhappy...
i fish from bank and shore and love to watch the fight of someone catching a nice fish, hell in a final bass tourney for the boat one year up the reach my partner and i stopped fishing for 45 mins to watch a guy fight and land the biggest salmon i have ever seen.. it was great to watch as he just unhooked his gear and let it go.. it must have been 60 or more pounds (honestly) a monster.

miserable people just need to stay home...

[kbyers]

It is too bad that things like that happen.  Congrats on your fish. Hopefully your run in with this jerk didn't ruin your day on the water.

[jeepasaurusrex]

how about the *censored*es that like to throw lures at your boat when your going by..

Had that happen to us on the Skykomish once. Guy flipped a spoon about 75yds out as we were drifting by. Well, it landed in the boat and got snagged in the carpet. We just left it there as it took line off his reel. The line finally snapped, but not after taking about 80% of his line with it. 

We cut the line off the spoon, pulled it in and threw it away when we got home. 

[cohoho]

I agree Rasbo the guy should have just stepped back and let you by "if it wasn't crowded", BUT alot of times say up north, you can't do that and got to run heavier line in a true combat fishing zone and bring the fish straight in.  When I brought my lite rod, I'd go up way river of everyone and have fun. Of course that is the number one reason I hated fishing in crowed public combat zones.  Too many variations of people, some there for fun, some meat getters, they don't mix for sure.  Numerous times people would hook up 50 yards up river and try to cut in front of 50-60 people to chase their fish, sorry but it was normally the Asians and being extremely rude coming down river.  It was times like this when a simple reach out with the fillet knife and oops Fish Off.... Back to flipping. 

[bankwalker]

i rip into *censored*s like that on the river. im also a light line guy for everything and nothing pisses me off more then people like that who think they own the river.

news flash budy. I own the river 

[klickman]

With what you said I would think both are wrong to some extent.  He was definately wrong for not getting out of your way.  That is just common courtesy.  When fishing in a crowd when someone hooks up ya gotta give them some room to work or they won't do the same for you. 

To his defense though you shouldn't have been fishing in a crowded area with such light gear.  Do what you want when you have a lot of room to land a fish.  When you fish crowded areas make sure you use gear up to the task of landing fish in a timely manner.  I know I get really frustrated when someone ties up a hole for a long time because he is using too light of gear. 

I enjoy watching people catching fish also but I don't get up really early, drive multiple hours just to watch people fish.  I don't know anyone who does either. 

When you fish in a crowd use the right gear.  WHen you fish by yourself do what you want.  Always give someone fighting a fish the right of way no matter how long it takes. 

Klickman

[@RCHER]

10-4 Klick. When in Rome...

[Jerome]

I am with klickman on this.  There is places to use light gear and places not too.  If its a crowded fishery then dont use light gear. 

[sisu]

I am with klickman on this.  There is places to use light gear and places not too.  If its a crowded fishery then dont use light gear. 

I am guilty of light gear, but have been converted by some "fly purists" as they tell me going heavier is better on the fish if you have to release them. Get 'em quick less trauma, but when I have the jet boat running I have one light set up for fun.

[huntnphool]

Thats why I drift right on by the combat holes, of course there are guides in boats that act as though the river belongs to them as well, but for the most part when anyone on a boat raises a net most get out of the way and let them drift by.