It's pretty simple. Just respect the boater and his water and his boat. Don't bring your lifetime supply of tackle and 15 rods with you. Just bring what you think you'll need. If your boater is willing to tell you what kind of pattern he's on in the pre tournament meeting you can eliminate a lot of tackle. However, not all like to tell until the morning of launch. Ask him if he wants help netting the fish or if wants to do it himself. 90% want help. Always help out on gas for the boat. Most of the guys you meet are great guys and you make a good friend by the end of the day. But there is always the bad apple in the group that doesnt want to talk and thinks he's the next KVD.