Metalruch1,

You were correct in your assessment. I would take his explanation and apology (although not really an apology) and move on.

doesn't sound like he did anything to apologize for to me

Okie you didn't tell us about his girl

Okie Pokie - While I appreciate the explanation, I and my girlfriend saw it differently. That being said, It takes a stand up person to give some sort of apology even when they have a difference of opinion. I give you credit for that. As far as being sensitive to someone fishing close to me, and I should stay on the bank, well let's just say that I don't appreciate your comment. I am on the water trying to relax and enjoy my free time just like everyone else. So I will continue to get in my boat and fish hard. As far the girlfriend comments, let's just stop. I am doing what a sportsman should do...introduce others to the greatest sport there is...BASS Fishing! While I don't agree with you, I do thank you for the explanation and will take that into account next time I'm on the water.

You gotta excuse Okie.....he's an old guy from, well, Oklahoma. Lol.

Just kidding Okie.

I have fished with Okie...he's a nice guy. Im sure whatever happened on Lewisville was simply one mans idea of too close and another mans idea of close...but not TOO close. Haha

I would have turned towards them, not knowing it was okie, and started talking [censored]. When I saw it was OKIE!....I would have REALLY started talking [censored] then. Lol. Would have cast a senko at him too.


That said, all fun aside, I wouldn't have said a thing. I would have kept fishing. If I was really there first, I would have ignored them and went along fishing in whatever direction I was before that came in. No problem. I would have tried several times harder to catch a fish in front of them.

It is what it is.

For the record...I am from Oklahoma too. But yes, I like his posts and I am sure we could get along, well until it's Bedlam. That's why proposed the question. I see it from both sides. I try to have a level head. In my first post, I did not bad mouth him or say anything negative other than what I perceived the situation was. I am going to focus on Fishing and and how to catch them from now on...just worry about what I am doing.

But we still haven't seen pics of the chic!

This poor guy takes a beating on here. I've seen him on Rayburn and Athens and have never seen anything out of line.

Sounds like you should stay away from tourney fishing period. On days when the wind blows hard, some lakes fish VERY small and boats tend to stack up. It happens. From his POV sounds like he gave you enough room. Most tourney rules require 25yds. End of the day it's fishing and supposed to be fun. Just because someone is fishing 40-50yds from you doesn't mean you can't catch fish.

if he was in fact never closer than 40 yards, which you have not disputed, then I'd say it's an open and shut case.

Lol

Like you I would have just moved, when he showed up the second time I would have moved again,BUT,before I left I would have told him if you pull up on me again I'm not gonna say a word I'm just gonna ease over to your boat and get in and one of us is gonna leave there battered and bruised

Respect to other fishermen went out the window when everyone became a super awesome pro.

25 yards is BS period also it is not necessary to pile up on top of someone already fishing a spot.

tell everyone who it is so everyone will know to look out for this rude dude........