Trolling Etiquette

[DMac]

I know I am going to stir up the pot with this thread but it is not what it is meant to do.

I was out sharking in area monster/mud area yesterday left dock in dark and arrived at area and was first boat as it was just getting light. Trolled last 2 miles to where i wanted to start shark drift just looking for fresh bait.

Set up on drift for maybe half and hour and sure enough here comes the first boat of the day trolling directly for me. He literally trolled 30-40 feet off my back balloon right through my slick without any attention to me blowing the horn or standing on my gunnel trying to wave him to the other side of my boat. If I didnt want to waste a ten ounce sinker I would have threw one right at this guys boat. He was trolling alone and I can understand why no one wants to fish with this guy he was a complete ARS. Did it not only once but again later in day.

So for you that do not know the basic respect rules...


1- if you see someone sharking troll by on opposite side of slick if at all possible. (im not one of those guys that believe I own the ocean but at least give me some space behind my baits in slick)

2- If you see someone hooked up try not to troll right behind there boat the fish could be on top and you could cut them off.

3- dont cross to close behind boat he might have WWB that you dont see.


Not related to trolling please stop being Jackoffs on the radio if it is a slow day you may think your funny but in reality it just makes you look like an arshole. people are laughing at you not with you. An occasional joke is one thing but just making stupid comments is another.