01-22-2007, 04:37 PM
[cool][#0000ff]That coulda been me and TubeBabe. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't think there is a written tubing/boating interaction etiquette guide, but basic boating and sportsmanship rules should apply. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have no problem with someone approaching and chatting with me...under the following circumstances.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]1. Shut down the big motor before you run over me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]2. Watch which way I am casting or where I am dragging a bait. Usually I will be casting/fishing in "front" of me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]3. Better to approach from the side, where we can watch you and then wave or hail from a distance to get our attention. Otherwise you are just "another damn boater" and subject to getting a surface to surface missile.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]4. Ask permission to come closer to chat. If granted, come around and approach from behind, so as not to run over the "honey hole" or baited lines trailing out behind.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]5. Pay attention to wind direction. Position your boat downwind from tubers while chatting, if possible. It's a bother to have to keep shoving off from a boat that blows down right on top of the tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We are sociable, and always look forward to meeting new BFTers, or talking with those we already know. But, when we go fishing, we are serious. And, we have had our sport ruined too many times by inconsiderate boaters who run right over where we are fishing. Some fish are more finicky about boat noise than others, but in shallow water almost any fish move to get away from boat noise. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]So, unless you really have a reason for getting "up close and personal", try to keep your boat only close enough for easy conversation. Of course, if you wanna hand off some treats or "refreshments", bring it on. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Often I will invite a fellow BFTer over to hand off some of my custom lures or demo a special rig if we are catching fish and there is a tackle or technique issue. While we are serious anglers and appreciate some solitude, I am also an "easy touch" when it comes to answering questions or providing help...especially when there is a kid in the boat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't think there is a written tubing/boating interaction etiquette guide, but basic boating and sportsmanship rules should apply. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have no problem with someone approaching and chatting with me...under the following circumstances.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]1. Shut down the big motor before you run over me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]2. Watch which way I am casting or where I am dragging a bait. Usually I will be casting/fishing in "front" of me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]3. Better to approach from the side, where we can watch you and then wave or hail from a distance to get our attention. Otherwise you are just "another damn boater" and subject to getting a surface to surface missile.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]4. Ask permission to come closer to chat. If granted, come around and approach from behind, so as not to run over the "honey hole" or baited lines trailing out behind.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]5. Pay attention to wind direction. Position your boat downwind from tubers while chatting, if possible. It's a bother to have to keep shoving off from a boat that blows down right on top of the tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We are sociable, and always look forward to meeting new BFTers, or talking with those we already know. But, when we go fishing, we are serious. And, we have had our sport ruined too many times by inconsiderate boaters who run right over where we are fishing. Some fish are more finicky about boat noise than others, but in shallow water almost any fish move to get away from boat noise. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]So, unless you really have a reason for getting "up close and personal", try to keep your boat only close enough for easy conversation. Of course, if you wanna hand off some treats or "refreshments", bring it on. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Often I will invite a fellow BFTer over to hand off some of my custom lures or demo a special rig if we are catching fish and there is a tackle or technique issue. While we are serious anglers and appreciate some solitude, I am also an "easy touch" when it comes to answering questions or providing help...especially when there is a kid in the boat.[/#0000ff]
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