Originally Posted by
kc
Amen Geo and to all who bring up "respect". That is the bottom line and so many bass fishermen these days have lost that concept. Early in the thread an obvious tournament fisherman was questioning whether the rude actions described in another post were tournament fishermen or not but what I have noticed is on the week ends as boats coming flying down the lake lined up one after the other for over an hour at times is when the rudeness peaks (obvious tournament take off). I believe tournament fishing brings out the a-hole personality in too many people. Maybe they don't do well or feel they have to be a pro which is too much pressure on them and they take it way too serious and respect goes out the window.
I just can't see how people with this kind of attitude and mindset can even enjoy fishing. Even if they catch their limit they would probably still chew your head off if you were on the next spot they wanted to fish. It is just not worth it -- guys that serious need to seriously consider another past time.
But commenting on the gist of this thread it all comes back to respect. If I was on a spot and any angler comes up to me in a friendly manner and talks to me I never act possessive over water. But for a rude jerk and I won't give an inch. Those are the only moments I lose my respect for my fellow anglers.
kc
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