It is what it is and it's not getting any better. Phones, Internet at a seconds notice (iphones and the like) and FB are all contributors but I also attribute a lot to the outer beaches being full of seals and ORV permits being difficult. I've talked to a number of people, like myself, that used to fish the outer beaches exclusively and have turned to the Canal because of the "issues" out there.
I just go about my business, don't get in a huff and try to have fun. I am just as happy away from the crowds trying to catch a fish. People seem to "mass" up at the one spot from "yesterdays bite" and I just go elsewhere. There's plenty of room.
I can't get all bent on it. It's just a sign of the times and there, quite frankly, is nothing I can do to change it so why get upset.
Now if someone tried to fish in my pocket, I'll say something, but normally, I fish with a few I know. Just this past weekend, I met a guy and he couldn't have been nicer. He even offered to move down so I could grab a spot next to him. I took a few casts but felt like I was encroaching. I just watched pops fish for a while and laughed at the mayhem around me!
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