Pirate tactics
Pirate tactics
Ok, so this thread is about things that went on when I hooked up with Autofisher and friends, Metalmania, Ninja2010, and Arctic Ameba. What happened isn't my normal M.O., but it isn't polite to get messed with and not mess back. There comes a time when certain unsavory tactics come into play when defending your position in combat situations.
1. Stand your ground. I know certain anglers will intentionaly throw thier gear farther across the hole to force you OFF the fish, sure they may tangle you, but they will be too. Always be the one to untangle the gear. This way you will know your gear is in working order, and you will be back in the water first...Thier tactic didn't work. Remember, be polite, and nice. It will make them look like the idiot.
2. Turn about is fair play. Occasionally you may need to send a message. Be obvious, throw deep, cut them off. Nothing says I know what your doing and have had enough like having your gear splash water on thier pants. Once or twice is usually all that is needed. You can follow up with an "oops, my thumb slipped" and a snide smile if you feel it will help.
3. Occasionally they just don't get it. This works great if you are in a group and a down stream angler keeps casting up and into your gear. Casting out of sequence will deprive them of a clear shot. The down stream guy will catch the brunt of it and must be willing to put up with it to give his buddies a clear shot at the fish. Usually the upstream caster will eventually get the point and fish the water infront of them.
4. Bad Boats. We've all dealt with this, much to our frustration some idiot anchors up in the middle of a bank fishing slot with complete and total disregard for bank bound anglers. Certain areas a there to provide people with bank access, some boaters just don't get it. Politely and firmly explain the situation and ask them to move...No? Game on. Break out the box out of tune heavy spinners, crappy spoons, ridicoulously heavy garbage gear with big trebles that you found. Lob a few rounds near thier anchor rope or side of the boat. WARNING: never hit the boat, gear, or occupants. This could be missconstrued as attempted and or assault. If this doesn't work phase 2 comes into play. Drop below the boat and reach. Bank anglers have the right to fish here as much as you do and have the right of way (have more right to be here than you). Fish away. The occasional "accidental tangle" will occur especially if your timing is off. After five or six snagged rigs they will get the point and find a way to share the hole by moving across, up or, down. But at least everyone gets to fish.