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Kingswebber4
Hi, I'm a new member to the forum even though I search it weekly in sight of what's going on around the rest of Oregon. I fish the Wilson and Nestucca -- mostly from the bank. I landed a nice 7lber this week which is posted.
I really hate to complain but I have to ask if anyone has experienced the huge amount of disrespect from half the bank fisherman on this River. I mean... this river is fish-able for 20+ miles and the past few times I've gone this summer I've had horrible respect among other fisherman. I can't be racist here but you get the picture. Two weeks in a row my buddy and I will be fishing a hole (2 people max) one of our favorite hike-to holes. One hour into fishing, we always get 1-2 people that think it's okay to plop 10 feet away from us with all their gear and fish over our lines like they don't understand. Does anyone have any advice because I always end up moving location even though I shouldn't be forced? I wonder if these people even have a fishing license sometimes. Anyways I had to vent here because PEOPLE need to show some respect on the River. It's 30+ Miles long, there are a TON of bank spots. If you are reading this and are one of those inconsiderate fisherman who like to P*SS people off, I'm letting you know to show some respect. Also goes for all the garbage people leave around. That is all.
Keep the Wilson clean and fish hard!
Thanks for reading.
I have seen it from all kinds. I took my daughterto the N.Santiam and and older guy was trying to claim a small rock, he started shoving a 20 something year old and grabbing his rod. I'm supprised the guy didn't end up in the water. There are a lot of inconsiderate people out there, but there are a lot of good ones too. If talking to them doesn't work I would probably just move. I've done that in the past only to get on better fishing. Karma?
I hear ya on point one.
Also - I know that exact piece of water (fish it myself) - you did damn good since you didn't spook the fish. Even fishing it last winter - that hole was almost crystal clear and the fish that it held wouldn't open their mouths except to breathe. If I myself didn't spook them - my line/lures/bobbers would. Nice job!
Well, I'm not originally from US (and not Hispanic) but I should say that all Hispanic people that I encountered on water were very friendly. Even more friendly than the white fishermen!
I usually carry a small pepper spray with me. That works better than a knife and it's not harmful! I carry them for dangerous animals if happen to be there, not for people as they are always friendly.
Well, I'm not originally from US (and not Hispanic) but I should say that all Hispanic people that I encountered on water were very friendly. Even more friendly than the white fishermen!
I usually carry a small pepper spray with me. That works better than a knife and it's not harmful! I carry them for dangerous animals if happen to be there, not for people as they are always friendly.
Great job on the fish.
As for being crowded, I have only had the problem on lakes. I usually just say "Excuse me, but you are crowding me. Can you please move down a bit". That has worked every time. Each time, the person was happy to move and did not realize that they were crowding me. Perhaps I have been lucky, but that was worked well for me. My back up plan (which I have never had to resort to) is to send my 8 year old over to ask them about every aspect of what they are doing
Stop being so white :lol: