Kayak Boat Crowd Fishing Etiquette

[dorado50]

If you are slow trolling a bait or two and you see a power boat coming towards you, begin to wind in you line(s) slowly as he may or may not turn away from your lines! Err on the side of caution so can still keep fishing.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by dorado50

If you are slow trolling a bait or two and you see a power boat coming towards you, begin to wind in you line(s) slowly as he may or may not turn away from your lines! Err on the side of caution so can still keep fishing.

Absolutely right.

It's like riding a motorcycle in traffic. Imagine the cars, or in this case boats don't see you. To you it's obvious what your line is doing to a passing private boater chances are they can't even see it.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Iceman

However far you can cast X 2 is a good rule of thumb

I like this. Should be a golden rule.

While we're talking etiquette -let's talk la jolla boat launch -- it should be noted that it is not acceptable to open hatches, pick up game bags, move articles of clothing to try and see "what's in there" in other people's kayaks and/or boats back at the launch. Shouldn't even have to be said, but it happens every time i'm at the launch.

This is akin to reaching into someone's car and changing the radio station or telling your buddy you think his girlfriend is hot. ya just don't do it.

Use your noggin and try and read the body language of the person - it should be very easy to tell if someone is willing to BS and those who just want to pack their skunk (me) or glory fish up and get off the beach.