What do you do if encroached while fishing?

[jimmy z]

If I see others at a spot, I move on. It's that simple. I don't force myself upon others. There are plenty of spots to cast.
I like the solitude, and the calmness of being out there alone. I can collect my thoughts, and focus on the moment. I don't see the point in crowding someone else.

[Edge Sportfish]

Take all your clothes off and start talking to your imaginary friend. Works EVERY time...

[Bassinthebay]

This happens to me often as I am a younger guy (23) and usually fish alone. One time I was hooked by a guy in the waders, and he thought he had a fish so he set the hook, flooding me in waist deep water... that was not a fun walk into shore. Other times, there is this one "gentlemen" who usually fishes the same spot that I do. He is probably in his early 70s and doesnt wade out, so instead casts over me.. this drive me nuts

But im non-confrontational guy... and so if someone gets to close, I keep my mouth shut, get up and move on to the next spot... not worth my time to cause a scene out there.

I go fishing to relax... and dont want to spend my time on some yahoos

[MikeToole]

Really haven't had much problem with this except down at Race Point fishing at day break. If they get to close I just hand my rod to my wife and once she starts casting for some strange reason people move away. I think its call self defence.

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

[QUOTE=Edge Sportfish;684940]Take all your clothes off and start talking to your imaginary friend. Works EVERY time...[/QUOTE

That would for sure work.

[5/0]

This has happened to me many times,if Im fishing a spot that produces and get unwanted co.I'll leave and fish another good spot,my only hope is that the A$$hole who stays will catch nothing and won't think twice of the spot, none the less if they even know how to fish it!


What really get me is when someone standing 35 yards down current from me & decides to jig when Im trying to drift eels

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Bassinthebay

TOne time I was hooked by a guy in the waders, and he thought he had a fish so he set the hook, flooding me in waist deep water... that was not a fun walk into shore. Other times, there is this one "gentlemen" who usually fishes the same spot that I do. He is probably in his early 70s and doesnt wade out, so instead casts over me.. this drive me nuts

Both of those situations result in mysterious plug or rig loss... so I'm told

[MAKAI]

tie on a broad head arrow tip that you have sharpened to a scapel edge and start fan casting over the nitwits line they will never figure it out. at nite of course....

[WoodyCT]

I will make a bunch of casts parallel to the shore with a surface plug and drag it in front of the guy working his way toward me. Hopefully he will see that I am working an area and not come too close.

If he continues closer I will wait for him to cast and then I'll land my plug practically right on top of his. As the plugs make friends while swimming along I will cast a glance at him and shrug my shoulders.

If all else fails I will simply pack up and walk past him, pausing to tell him how bad it's been the past week since all the bait went to X, which is 10 miles away. I may even add a comment about not having time to go to X, but my buddy is bailing them as we speak.

[Thumper]

most of the time i just ignore them but when ppl start crossing my line and all that jazz, that is when i get really pissed off. i understand it happens but it wouldn't have happened if the d-bags didn't have to try to hold my hand. sometimes i just simply ask are you seriously going to fish right there and then they usually move down. the best was when i was out at night with my buddy and these guys walked right up behind us and almost got hooked and told us to watch out, my buddy said basically go f-urself you watch out were fishing here. about ten minutes later i here this guy screaming and his buddy had hooked him right in the neck and go figure neither had pliers, either did we.

[the point]

Originally Posted by luds

I cast across them and sometimes move so close to them that it makes them a little uncomfortable. Probably will lead to an altercation at some point but it seems to work.

I think the overcrowding is largely due to the generation of internet fisherman. I can't place to much blame though because I'm one of them but I think there are alot more guys out there mostly for the internet social aspect than there were a few years ago. All you have to do to get in the circle is to buy a couple nice plugs and posts pics of them. It's more important than catching fish.

I agree.
If they are throwing plugs and dont cross my line where Im casting I'm Fine. If they start interfering with my fishing. I tell em to move down. If it gets more then that and theres an altercation. Like I say "When in doubt knock em out".

[Dad 818]

Turn on your headlamp to the highest setting, look them in the face and start talking. Blind the bastards.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

tie on a broad head arrow tip that you have sharpened to a scapel edge and start fan casting over the nitwits line they will never figure it out. at nite of course....

Where do you come up with this stuff?


I can see it now "damn, alligator blues were biting me off all night."

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Dad 818

Turn on your headlamp to the highest setting, look them in the face and start talking. Blind the bastards.

heh heh heh

[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.

[stiff tip]

[QUOTE=Offshore24;684814] fished a rotation last year. First time and I was amazed how well it could work if everyone was reasonable and payed attention to what they were doing. That's the most crowded I've ever been while fishing and it was fun.

thats how i like to do it too..i love to get down and rotate while i fish.with my hot sweaty boots,and my long strong rod in my man hands..i have fished in roration for salmon in maine and canada ,like a gentleman fisherman.not like yous guys..

[fishaholic18]

Swing 1st ask questions later..

[Clogston29]

i generally get annoyed when there's anyone fishing close enough to me for me to be able to see them. i know i have no right to be annoyed by that, but I like fishing alone and being able to move around a cover any given "spot" without worrying about losing my perch or having to get to another earlier than I want to to claim it for when I want to be there. luckily, the places i fish i generally am alone and will often leave if others show.

but if someone gets uncomfortably close, i'll usually say something. if they don't respond favorably, i'll typically leave and (here's the mature part) do whatever I can to ruin there chances of benefiting from forcing me out (headlights on the water, etc.).

[Raven]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Swing 1st ask questions later..

go feed a pelican

[Clogston29]

and there's always the "oh, you must have gotten the message I wrote on the wall in the gas station bathroom" line while unzipping your jacket

[JoeBass]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

and there's always the "oh, you must have gotten the message I wrote on the wall in the gas station bathroom" line while unzipping your jacket

Holy crap there's some funny stuff on this thread.

It's good to know I'm not alone with dealing with boneheads. The vast majority of fisherman I encounter seem like good guys. I've made some great friends fishing. it's just the occasional a-holes that really get me riled.

[OLD GOAT]

Unless its a hole , i just keep moving around.5-10 casts then move.It keeps from pointing out a spot.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Raven

go feed a pelican

Did that already...