Fair enough I guess.

I do like to socialize and meet people, especially in the kayak community. But to each, his own. If I ever pass you on the water and try to talk to you, at least grant me the courtesy of telling me to bug off politely?

Being a catfisherman, I will hopefully have a super slimy presence...

Sound can carry a long way on water.

I'm a weekend warrior of the waters. I've met some really good and nice people while kayaking. I've seen both sides of this. I'm one of those people that if you wanted to park your yak 5 feet from me and fish, all you would have to do is ask. I try to always be polite and basically treat anybody fishing the way I would want to be treated if the situation were reversed.

I get that some people like to be left alone and there's some days that I want to be out on the water for my own peace. Most of the time I'm not going to be a water nazi though. My thoughts on that... If you want to be a water nazi and not have anybody around you... don't fish public waters. Stay away from the crowds. You know where that are going to be. I don't see how it's my problem that I fish the same water as you when it's 100% legal for me to fish the same places. Private waters pretty much gives you exactly what you are looking for.

That being said, I always say hi and talk to people. Never know when you may meet a person that has something more to offer than fishing tips.

Where are people fishing that they get crowded by other kayak fishermen? Our lakes are huge! Do people think that someone is in their spot if they are fishing the in the same cove?

Man I sure hope you don`t ever get in trouble or need some emergency assistance on a lake with that attitude.

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Are you a professional kayak sunfisherman? How can I make it to your level?

Come on man! Really? Are we all talking about fishing or something serious? Dude you need help.

I see both sides to this. If I am out just fishing, I am usually fishing an "area". If I am fishing a tournament, generally I am fishing a "sweet spot" within an area. I have really have no issue with someone coming up and fishing the same general area in either circumstance but if they start casting to the sweet spot during a tournament, that's a completely different story. I think instances like that can be used to better educate people on fishing etiquette. I always tell people. Just ask. And if someone tells you no, don't get feelings over it, it's nothing personal. I have told people on several occasions, that I would prefer if they not get too close to spot X. If you communicate, it's usually not an issue. Other than the tournament scenario I try to be accommodating to the new guys. They tend to appreciate it and you never know what you will learn by fishing with new people.

I don't normally respond to idiots. But this team hooligan guy needs anger management help. And spelling help too. It's TOO idiot. I hate people that think they own the lake. I am a courteous fisherman, it makes for a more pleasant day. That being said, I will not allow some aggressive moron push me around. Just my two cents. Good fishing.