Fishing Etiquette

In this post I would like to discuss fishing etiquette while out on your local body of water. I usually go to places on my local river where there is low fishing pressure and usually do not see another human being, and I kind of like it that way. I don’t know about you but when I leave the city I like to escape. That’s the point of leaving, then it’s just you and the fish; man verses nature if you will. The rivers are seeing more people these days as it looks like there are more people trying to escape the busyness of everyday life. That’s ok with me as fishing is not only fun it is relaxing as well. Here is the problem, when you see another fisherman catching fish respect his area and do not crowd him. This is my biggest pet peeve when I am on the river trying to escape. I am fishing and now someone elseĀ is on my back casting into the water I have already claimed. Lucky i’m not a hunter! Please have respect for your fellow fisherman/women and give them the distance they require. Like the old saying goes, do unto others as you would have done to you. I give my fellow fisherman enough room to cast and do his thing as he was there first and should be able to enjoy his day. So please show some respect and keep our sport fun for everyone who partakes.