Distance edict on anchored up boats? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 02-01-2016, 03:03 PM

Unless I'm fighting a fish, I keep my distance. A yelling match can turn into a bad day on the water. I've got too close on a couple of occasions taking pictures of recently caught fish and I just look up and apologize. All have been cool and are only worried about their anchor lines causing the yakker to lose fish (at least that's what they say).

maquinapescado · 02-01-2016, 03:57 PM

If you are hooked up, you are at the mercy of the fish unless you can pedal your mirage drive and maneuver the fish out of the area. If you are on a paddle kayak, I guess you are F'ed.

The next thing is maybe time on the spot. If you've been working and drifting a spot for a while longer than the powerboat (PB) has been there then screw them.

I never tripped on kayaks all my years on power boats because they are more stealthy and usually not soaking more than two lines (usually).

02-01-2016, 03:57 PM	#2
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	If you are hooked up, you are at the mercy of the fish unless you can pedal your mirage drive and maneuver the fish out of the area. If you are on a paddle kayak, I guess you are F'ed. The next thing is maybe time on the spot. If you've been working and drifting a spot for a while longer than the powerboat (PB) has been there then screw them. I never tripped on kayaks all my years on power boats because they are more stealthy and usually not soaking more than two lines (usually). __________________ Climb, Surf, Fish, Repeat

02-01-2016, 03:03 PM	#1
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Unless I'm fighting a fish, I keep my distance. A yelling match can turn into a bad day on the water. I've got too close on a couple of occasions taking pictures of recently caught fish and I just look up and apologize. All have been cool and are only worried about their anchor lines causing the yakker to lose fish (at least that's what they say).