Even Fishermen Need Manners
By Randy M, Thu Dec 8th

One of the favorite activities of boaters is fishing. In fact,numerous new boats are sold each year to first time buyers wholove to fish and want to do so from the comfortable andadvantageous position that only a sleek fishing boat provides.With so many newcomers and the multitudes of seasoned anglersvying for the best fishing spots, you may agree that there arecertain rules of conduct that should be followed to ensure thateveryone has a good time. In other words, all fishermen shouldmind their manners.

Let's face it; most fishing holes are located on publicproperty, and as such, should be able to be enjoyed by all. Butsomething that is seen all too often is that one disrespectfulangler can ruin a great day of fishing for everyone else on thewater. And it need not be that way. By following a few simpleinformal rules, each and every boating fisherman can enjoythe best fishing that Mother Nature has to offer.

Here are just a few of the manners that all boatingfishermen should follow:

*Keep a respectable distance from other boaters. Do notcross or drive over the lines of others, and give other boatersa wide berth when moving from location to location.

*Learn your state's laws and follow

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them.

*Do not play loud music. If you enjoy music whilefishing, wear headphones.

*Respect other people's property.

*Do not litter. Bring all of your trash home with you,and if you see trash that has been discarded by someone else,pick it up and dispose of it as well.

* Treat fish with care. Practice catch and releasetechniques on smaller fish, and return spawning fish back to thewater.

*Do not drink alcohol while on a boat.

*If someone signals for assistance, drop everything andcome to their aid.

*Observe your speed and wake to make sure you don'tdisturb other anglers, even those fishing from shore.

*Respect the environment. Do not spill gas or oil intothe water or onto the land.

A lot of these tips are just common sense, so follow yourinstincts in most situations where you are unsure what theproper etiquette is. If all else fails and if you are unsure howto act in any given situation, ask someone or observe the otherfishermen around you to see how they behave. After all, fishingis supposed to be fun and relaxing, and it can be even on themost crowded fishing holes if everyone minds their manners.

About the author:By Randy M

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