Combat fishing etiquette?

[zen leecher aka Bill W]

I always thought combat fishing etiquette says if you hook the person standing next to you with a sloppy cast you should say "excuse me"and offer to remove the offending hook(s) with your leatherman.

[jens]

ok! let's see who else is afraid to go alone and start from there!! Or maybe also, an angler w/experience in combat could go with us as well??

It's not that bad, and I finally went out and did it and I was greener than a dollar bill. I watched for a bit to see how it was done, and I was polite and said things like, "Mind if I jump in (into a spot)?"

Combat fishing can bring the worst out of people and I can tell you that people can get territorial for sure but don't let that stop you or let anyone bully you. If you feel the need to answer back, do so by hooking into a fish and landing it. Actions speak louder than words so much so that they'll probably leave.

It does help to be proficient with casting for your sake because it equates to more time fishing vs untangling.

Also, getting tangled with other lines is bound to happen and usually unintentionally. Just do your part to get you and them untangled and continue fishing.

I am no expert for sure, and have tried river fishing for 3 seasons mostly on the green and a couple times on the Puyallup.

The chums ought to be getting to Metzlers on the green by now. That is a great place to learn. It is where I did.

Lastly, I am not an expert. Just sharing what I've learned so far. Bottom line, being polite goes a long way and getting out and doing it newbie or not is the best and fastest way to learn.

Good tips and well said. I know a few times out I will get a handle on it. and then show my boy how to do it. Thank you!

[jens]

I always thought combat fishing etiquette says if you hook the person standing next to you with a sloppy cast you should say "excuse me"and offer to remove the offending hook(s) with your leatherman.

Oh, I can so see me or my boy doing that...he does that to me all the time!!