I wouldnt fish it, just for the fact I didnt use it in day one. its easy for one to say "I found this spot too in practice" but yet in all actuality they gps someone else sitting on it in a day of practice. We have to many people doing this now days and really giving the sport a bad name. Its not a matter of how well you fish anymore, its a matter of how close you can get to bending the rules without breaking them. There are still some good fisherman out there, but seems that they dont get the respect they deserve because of the "fisherman" that have no sportsmanship or ethics. JMO

John, that's a tiny stretch on Amistad. He's going to be moving up and down that stretch all day. Two boats on something like that = neither man wins. If I established myself there on day one I would fish it. If not, I'd yield to the man in third place and fish elsewhere. A good reputation takes years to build, and only one screw-up to destroy.

Gene it looks like the line is being defined by the "I'd fish it anyway because I found it" group. I can guarantee some of these are the guys that say "fish it" are the same dudes that yell, kick and scream when a boat stops within a quarter mile of them...

That's a shame....

SMH

reminds of some guys on Ray Hubbard.

I kinda think like Ronnie. I know i found that spot on my own, I'm not worried about what he thinks. But....If I'm totally out of the competition I would leave it alone and let him have it all to himself.

There was no specifics in the opening post about how the 300 yard stretch was being fished. Your second post above gives more detail which could make for a different call and different opinions. 300 yards on Rayburn and Toledo holds 4 to 5 tournament boats with a fish and ski thrown in during the spawn. Has anyone fished Livingston Penwaugh Creek from January thru April during a tournament? 20 boats at a minimum just going around in circles within casting distance of each other.

I personally did not like the Jones and Rojas deal but I only know what Bassmaster wanted us to see.

All situations are different... You have to use your gut.

300 yards is a big stretch based on fishing here in DFW lakes. As big as Amistad is... I would hopefully have other options than trying to split fish with someone.

This is exactly what the thought process should be. How big or small is the body of water fishing? Grand Lake is a good size lake, plenty of water for a 300 anglers. However, when the water is low, not so. Grand lake fishes small.

Regardless of water size, every angler is different. I would not park on an angler who is far ahead of me in the standings and has a good chance of winning the event. That angler will appreciate you and will return the favor to you in the future.

So if u did not know, u would have gone there? Heck If I am not in contention or concerned about points I'd probably not drive that far anyways for a spot... Unless I think I could possibly win or get a check.

But, if you found something on your own why not fish it. The other person may not even fish it the 2nd day. The fact that u did not go to this great spot on the 1st day, makes me wonder, and the fact that you are asking others about if this is right make me wonder too. Should not be an issue.

I have been told bout where others are fishing many times. People talk. I always try to make it a point to tell someone not to tell me where they are fishing, cause I may be fishing the same area.

You should have fish 1st day now that the guy is in 3rd you should ask him and if he has a chance to win you don't even ask, You mess up not fishing it take it like man and don't go crying that you knew about those fish. Not being rude but there is little respect these days for each other on the water. I ran into something like this last month only I talk to the other team before the tournament and we agree it was no big deal. Most of the time if you just talk to the other guy it can be work out.

On The Fork starting next month. ....2X or 3X that many in some stretches. ..

BMCD the lake was fishing very tough and the bass were concentrated in small areas. This was one of them. My decision to fish other stuff on the first day was a bad one and that was the reason for adjustment. I found the area and no one told me about it. As it turned out he had burned all the fish on day one and did not catch one on that stretch the second day. I launched my boat that morning thinking that I could make a comeback and a top 10 and actually I got paid so all was well. You would have had to be there to see how small that 300 yard stretch became when two guys are chunking A Rigs all day. It's interesting to see the different views on the subject.

First, how does your friend know that the guy in 3rd place fished that same stretch? Was he fishing the tourney? Was he out fun fishing or was he out watching this person because it is his hero or mentor or whatever. You stated it was a long run.

How accurate is the data received when one communicates this type of information to another regarding stretch of water? Did you fish it together before and something happened that will trigger the other persons memory to know exactly where you are talking about? Is there specific landmarks that can identify the stretch.

Your game plan for day two was already established before any information was communicated or received, according to your above events. Would your game plan have been any different if you had not talked to you friend? I don't think it would have changed.

What if your take off number was ahead of the 3rd place person? You would have gotten there and no one else around. What would you have done if he pulled up after you? Would you be able to recognize the guy in 3rd place if he pulled up? What if his number was ahead of you and he got there before you did? Would you still recognize him? What if your friend was confused and thought it was another angler. What if he was a different boat. What if he left after once pass?

You had your game plan, I would have stuck with it, but kept my distance accordingly if I arrived after anyone. The old saying if you think you are fishing slow enough, slow down some more, it really pays off. Maybe he was fishing shallow and you were fishing deep or visa versa, etc, etc.

I have fished so called used water before and caught fish behind people many many times. I go in with the attitude that they do not know what they are doing and once a fish is caught, it will only boost my confidence in what I am doing.

Lol holy hell.

Maybe you guys should just not worry so much about what other people think and concentrate on doing what YOU THINK IS RIGHT. At the end of the day, the only person staring at you in the mirror is you. Screw what the other guys think. If you're acting right in your opinion, that's all that matters. And if someone has a problem with it, it's their hangup, not yours.

Are the guys saying, "Fish it!" the same ones who are always carping about someone fishing "their" water?