Boats running by while you're fishing question...

[dedawg1149]

i say slow down and respect your fellow fisherman why is everyone in such a big hurry

[crappiekiller2]

go by fast, slowing down makes for bigger waves to deal with. They will rock the fishing boat harder causing more problems than just going by fast.

[Fishtaco]

Most boats designed for fishing can be operated at a 'no wake' speed. If within 100 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, Arkansas law requires you to slow down and you're responsible for your wash and or wake.

I prefer they slow down.

[Darryl Morris]

One-hundred foot away or more, stay on plane and get on by. Inside one-hundred feet, DEAD slow, no wake. But that's the two biggest problems. Most anglers don't know what one-hundred feet is on the water and they don't know what a no wake is and end up plowing the water.

Do unto others is the golden rule right? Well, my boat can really throw a big, dangerous wake and I go out of my way not to throw it on anyone. If I did, I'd expect to be yelled at or worse. So, if I do the same when they wake me am I not just following the golden rule?

What was the opinion on the bass forum?

[luvin.fishin]

I've fished bayous and rivers that were being fished by dozens of boats scattered along the length of it and if you went to a no wake speed for every one, you'd only ride for half the morning. I keep it on pad, maximize distance and minimize wake. I try to be safe and practical about it.

[Crappie Gobbler]

I prefer them get on by because most slow down just enough to throw a big wake because they don't have enough experience of fishing slow. They think they are doing you a favor when slowly going by, waving at you and you are cuzing them under your breathe. I run a fast boat and if I can get by at a safe distance, I will run by on full plane. I get some bad looks but I know I throw less of a wake on full plane than slowing down, plus I get out of thier way quicker.

[Cane Pole]

The safest distance to pass should be greater than the fisherman's longest cast.

I agree with Darryl. I believe 100 ft is the "recommended minimum safe distance"..

[fiddlefarter]

What was the opinion on the bass forum?

About the same as it is here...