What do you do if encroached while fishing?

[Joe]

Usually it's after you get a fish, so just say, "You can have this spot. I'm going to move down a little and outfish you from there also."

[whiplash]

I start swinging side arm with a big danny!

[Mike P]

I agree there is such a thing as too close--but on the flip side, what some people consider "too close" is ridiculous

Two guys who know what they're doing can fish in each other's armpits.

I've had people get nasty when I've set up 100' away from them on the Canal--I just ignore them. If you need 100' between you and another guy, you need fishing lessons.

[tattoobob]

I just take out my 45 and fire a warning shot over there head, they get the point and move

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by Joe

Usually it's after you get a fish, so just say, "You can have this spot. I'm going to move down a little and outfish you from there also."

Joe: Excellent strategy. Same method I use.
Move down the beach about 50 yds. and resume catching.
It shows them they didn't have to set up right near me and it really frustrates them when I start catching fish after giving up my spot and moving. Makes them feel foolish I would think.