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[Gofishmorestripers]

I'm new to posting on this forum, I have read several post over the last year, and have enjoyed the conversation with good information. I have a question about one guide in white boat which think it ok to buzz by a drift boat and check what size balloon I was using or to say high to my grand daughter. He was finishing across the lake trolling a bank when finish he crossed the lake and buzzed our balloons. I'm guessing he was trying to show his Clients how other catch fish. Should I show him the same when we are out for joy ride in wake boat just to say hi ?

[rps]

I am too old to stand on my head.

[Gofishmorestripers]

Thank for the help ,I just thought I had a little to much sugar in my coffee.

[nathanhooper]

People these days.

[J-Doc]

Welcome to the forum! Some say this forum (Beaver) is specific to trolling and striper but that's not true. Bass guys have tight lips just like the bass in this lake. Hard to get them to bite! Lol

There is an old saying. "Do unto others as they would do into you". I don't follow that or recommend it. If someone purposely creates or intends fowl play, that's wrong but retaliation is immature, impulsive, and not advised as it can come down to legal implications if taken too far. It's human nature and too easy to retaliate. It takes a strong character to "turn the other cheek". It's not easy but you are a bigger person for doing so.

Some people think the lake is there's and there's alone. Some are more than willing to share and help teach others. Some are stingy and keep there best spots secret. Some have big mouths and want to tell as many people as they can. (Not mention names of anyone!.ha!)

I will say that the situation you described is while neglegent and a bit ethically wrong (intended or unintended) is not nearly as bad or as dangerous as the wake traffic on this lake. Driving while intoxicated or under the influence is dispicabke and endangers us all. I have seen some really "dumb" and lack of boating education and experience things in the last 2-3yrs and it gets worse every year.

As for fishing......everyone has an opinion of what's acceptable and what is not. Some feel its ok to troll next to others as long as lines are not tangled and some feel eyesight distance is too close. It's over 30,000 acres but fishes like 8,000 or less sometimes. Three is a simple courtesy that we should all obide and that's simple communication. If one boater makes note that you are too close and in a respectable and professional manor, you owe them the respect and courtesy to back away. If they are immature and mouth off or try to start a fight.....well you are best to just leave the area and let them have it. it's fishing because it's fun and relaxing. You don't need that kind of negativity and neither should kids witness such things.

If someone does what you are saying, it's wrong but I say, let it go. I admit, it's very tempting to find this guy and givie him a piece of your mind or ask "what's up" but at the end of the day, fishing is what matters. Some people are "never wrong" no matter how you defend yourself or explain the situation. It's their world and your just a nut from their tree sort of speak.

Hope this helps for what it's worth. There are a lot of good folks here of which I have personally met and had them help me and I have helped others. A lot of folks are willing to share reports, photos and good comradery. I hope you will post more and contribute to what others have built and continue to support. Phil (site owner) is a great guy (I have met) and allows us to help each other. That's what it's all about. Helping each other for a sport we all love and enjoy. If it becomes a chore or a job or war.....well it's not worth the headache. I've recently considered guiding but I'm simply not good enough (yet). Lol!!

Do come back and share reports and such!

[Gofishmorestripers]

You are correct with the best advice for all of us sharing the outdoors. It our kids who learn our good or bad.

Thank you