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Fishing Etiquette
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admin
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- General Articles
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Oct 14, 2009
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There is certain etiquette that you should follow while you're fishing.
• "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Whenever and wherever you are fishing, make sure that you treat others with the same respect that you would want to be treated.
• Keep your distance: When you're fishing around other anglers make sure that you keep a good distance away from them so that they have enough room. Take note of the direction that others are casting and give them ample room. This is one of my biggest personal pet peeves – I hate being crowded on the water, especially when there is plenty of other good fishing water available. Many anglers will incorrectly conclude that since I am catching fish and they are not that all of the fish must be right around me and that there aren't any fish where they are. For more on this check out the top ten most common fly fishing mistakes.
• Keeping secrets: If someone shares their favorite fishing spot with you and asks that you not give this location to others you should honor the request. Even if they don't specifically request that you don't tell others you probably should check with them first before you share their spot. The fact is that many areas can get overfished in a short period of time. Also, it can be frustrating when another angler is on your favorite hole.
• Get permission: If you want to fish on private property, such as a farm pond or private stream, make sure that you get permission first. When you leave the area after fishing it should look the same as when you arrived.
• Other fishermen: Keep in mind that not all fishermen are fishing the same way as you and that everyone deserves your respect no matter how they are fishing or what they are fishing for. I have seen snobby fly fishermen sneer at a bait fishermen who pulled some big trout out of the water to eat. This was not a catch and release only zone so the bait fisherman had every right to take some fish for dinner. If you're a catch and release fisherman than don't look down on others who are fishing for food.
• Be respectful of others who have a "fish on": If an angler hooks into a big fish and it runs your way than make every effort to get out of the way. It can be difficult to control a running fish. A big running fish is what it's all about – so don't do anything to interfere with another angler's joy as they battle a big fish. Here's a blog about some rude anglers that had no etiquette while another fisherman battled a fish. Yield to anglers who have a fish on.
• Fishing license: Depending where you live, there will different rules and regulations for licensing. In most states or provinces you'll need a freshwater license if you want to catch freshwater fish. Your fishing license should be specific to the type of fish that you're going to be catching. Always make sure that you know the rules and regulations of the lake, river or stream that you're going to be fishing. This includes when you can fish, where you can fish and how many fish you can take out of the water.
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