[RC.]

First, if you were fishing offshore a bit it's more likely that your boat was sitting on the piece the other boat was looking to fish. He probably wasn't looking to steal your spot (not that it's even your spot, as it sounds like you were a customer). You may have just been there when he got there and he took a look to see if he could get on it. It happens all the time. And by the way, with today's technology, there are very few secret spots anymore.

Second, there is no such thing as etiquette on the water anymore. I will agree with you there. Its no different than being on the Parkway or any road. People are for themselves and disregard common courtesy and safety. I come out of the Manasquan inlet and the way people zoom around you just to get to the prized striped bass is dangerous. Or watch the idiots going through the train bridge...... and by the way, our sponsors are not exempt from any of this! Enough of that rant. Congrats on your catch of big black sea bass, huge porgies and bluefish.

RC